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N153 FFC

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,230 mi
Last recorded206,230 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 206,230 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 206,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 203,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 201,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 196,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 188,833 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,591 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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N153 FFC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N153 FFC, 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 N153 FFC registered?

N153 FFC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N153 FFC safe to buy?

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