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N386 NEC

1996 Audi A6

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,718 mi
Last recorded159,718 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 NEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 159,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 159,718 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 157,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 154,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 152,704 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 152,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 149,171 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 149,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 142,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 134,217 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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N386 NEC is a 1996 Audi A6 in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N386 NEC, 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 N386 NEC registered?

N386 NEC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 1996.

Is N386 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N386 NEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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