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N989 PYN

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,194 mi
Last recorded24,194 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 PYN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,194 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing †windscreen chipped in zone 'b'

Fail 12 Aug 2005 24,181 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight Play In N/S/R Wheel Bearing.Chip in Windscreen Zone 'B'

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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N989 PYN is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N989 PYN, 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 N989 PYN registered?

N989 PYN is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N989 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 PYN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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