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N122 BDP

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 BDP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust system insecure front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 212,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 204,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to cat pipe joint has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust box has a broken rubber mount

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (corroded and weak) (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Fail 6 Apr 2016 204,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to cat pipe joint has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust box has a broken rubber mount

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (corroded and weak) (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Pass 21 Apr 2015 200,291 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre box rubber mount broken

front track control arm bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2015 200,291 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre box rubber mount broken

front track control arm bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2014 194,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 194,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre rubber mount not supporting system

Pass 5 Sep 2012 191,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 189,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 184,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 184,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc's worn low

Fail 3 Sep 2009 173,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 173,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 161,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 146,821 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 146,821 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 132,785 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 132,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N122 BDP is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N122 BDP, 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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N122 BDP is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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