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JTS 3X

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,726 mi
Last recorded67,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTS 3X
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 67,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 67,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,666 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 66,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,307 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 66,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,541 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 64,793 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 64,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 63,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 62,787 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 62,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 60,965 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,114 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 40,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JTS 3X is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JTS 3X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTS 3X registered?

JTS 3X is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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