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N986 GPW

1995 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,336 mi
Last recorded149,336 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 GPW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 143,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 143,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 135,846 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 135,846 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 115,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front beam pattern slighty poor

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,788 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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N986 GPW is a 1995 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 N986 GPW, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N986 GPW registered?

N986 GPW is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 1995.

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