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N266 EBG

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

235,625 mi
Last recorded235,625 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 EBG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 235,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 232,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 228,142 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 228,142 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 222,590 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2022 218,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 217,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake binding

Pass 14 Jan 2020 215,558 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2019 212,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front windscreen damaged

fuel pipes corroded

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2019 212,575 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front windscreen damaged

fuel pipes corroded

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 205,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2016 199,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel line pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 190,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 190,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 183,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 174,231 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 163,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 163,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 161,030 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 161,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 157,393 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 157,347 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 149,853 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2006 149,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N266 EBG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N266 EBG, 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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N266 EBG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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