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N135 JBH

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 JBH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 126,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 124,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 122,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 119,450 miles

engine and gear box oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 116,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 114,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers worn

Pass 23 May 2013 110,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 108,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 104,612 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 104,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 98,371 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,901 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 86,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,036 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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N135 JBH is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N135 JBH, 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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N135 JBH is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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