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N982 UPF

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,711 mi
Last recorded118,711 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 UPF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 118,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 113,538 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 113,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LEAKING ON CLAMP (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT LID (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,075 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,148 miles

WATER LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 98,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 94,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,897 miles

Fuel lines undersde slight corrosion

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,897 miles

Fuel lines undersde slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,817 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,827 miles

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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N982 UPF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N982 UPF, 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 N982 UPF registered?

N982 UPF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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