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XIA 824

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,690 mi
Last recorded143,690 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIA 824
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,728 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,934 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,917 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,917 miles

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

195/65R15 goodyear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,139 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 73,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,277 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,751 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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XIA 824 is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XIA 824, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XIA 824?

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What year was XIA 824 registered?

XIA 824 is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is XIA 824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIA 824 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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