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N983 VPD

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,415 mi
Last recorded219,415 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 VPD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 219,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 216,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 215,107 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 213,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION WITH HEAVY PERISHING TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

service light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 199,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 179,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 154,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 139,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2005 124,028 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 123,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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N983 VPD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N983 VPD, 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 N983 VPD registered?

N983 VPD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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