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N979 HVG

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,371 mi
Last recorded134,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 134,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all shock absorbers weak

metal fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking at time of test

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 130,248 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 130,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

O/S FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 123,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 123,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

N/S/F TYRE BECOMING WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

SLIGHT DAMADGE TO N/S/F BUMPER END. NOT JAGGED OR INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 115,563 miles

O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH BECOING DISPLACED.

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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N979 HVG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N979 HVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N979 HVG registered?

N979 HVG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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