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N292 UPA

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 171,605 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 169,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 167,423 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 165,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 163,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 160,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 159,233 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 158,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 157,177 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 157,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 154,729 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 152,766 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 150,661 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 148,720 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 144,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 142,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 138,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 133,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 127,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 110,551 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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N292 UPA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N292 UPA, 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 N292 UPA registered?

N292 UPA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N292 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N292 UPA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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