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N138 VPK

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,246 mi
Last recorded113,246 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 VPK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front body has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

indicator switch has a slight loose connection

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,076 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,845 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 87,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,489 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

neraside and offside rear tyres cracking (firestone 205/60r1591v)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,954 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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N138 VPK is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N138 VPK, 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 N138 VPK registered?

N138 VPK is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N138 VPK safe to buy?

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