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N174 LAF

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,383 mi
Last recorded193,383 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 LAF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 193,383 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 192,881 miles

engine/under covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood

Pass 26 Nov 2021 189,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 188,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 186,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 184,717 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 182,778 miles

crack in lower screen out of drivers view and sweep of wipers.

engine/under covers.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 180,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

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

surface corrosion on brake discs appear to have been stood

Pass 30 Mar 2015 177,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 174,077 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 167,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 160,864 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 151,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 141,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 140,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chip in nearside front headlight glass

Pass 11 Apr 2008 135,083 miles

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 13 Apr 2007 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2007 124,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2006 113,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 113,707 miles

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

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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N174 LAF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N174 LAF, 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 N174 LAF registered?

N174 LAF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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