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N125 NWS

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,447 mi
Last recorded178,447 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 NWS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 178,447 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 173,134 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 173,134 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 168,402 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 164,237 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear inner tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust brackets snapped

Fail 28 May 2014 164,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear inner tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust brackets snapped

Pass 21 May 2013 158,929 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

new number plates stuck on top of old

Fail 20 May 2013 158,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

new number plates stuck on top of old

Pass 16 May 2012 153,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 May 2012 153,940 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 148,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 148,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 143,180 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s r chassis corroded

number plates attached over other plates

Fail 12 May 2010 143,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s r chassis corroded

number plates attached over other plates

Pass 5 May 2009 139,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators pale in colour

new number plates stuck ontop of old plates

Fail 5 May 2009 139,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators pale in colour

new number plates stuck ontop of old plates

Pass 1 May 2008 133,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 127,024 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 127,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 116,648 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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N125 NWS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N125 NWS, 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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N125 NWS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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