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N112 XOL

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,024 mi
Last recorded208,024 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 XOL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 208,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 208,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 205,801 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 200,913 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 199,380 miles

drivers sunvisor is loose

minor play in osr hub bearing

nsf seatbelt slower whilst retracting

nsf tyre cracked & cut in outer wall,worn on edges

nsr inner light lense cracked

nsr tyre worn on edges,still legal

osf tyre cracked in outer wall,worn on edges,still legal

osr tyre wearing on edges,still legal

slight play in nsr hub bearing,not to excess at present

Fail 6 Oct 2011 199,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brakepad warninglight is showing

drivers sunvisor is loose

minor play in osr hub bearing

nsf seatbelt slower whilst retracting

nsf tyre cracked & cut in outer wall,worn on edges

nsr inner light lense cracked

nsr tyre worn on edges,still legal

osf tyre cracked in outer wall,worn on edges,still legal

osr tyre wearing on edges,still legal

slight play in nsr hub bearing,not to excess at present

Pass 30 Jul 2010 194,110 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 194,110 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 181,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 180,028 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 180,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 168,173 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 168,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 152,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 138,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N112 XOL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N112 XOL, 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 N112 XOL registered?

N112 XOL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N112 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N112 XOL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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