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N40 NMB

2016 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 NMB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 58,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2026 187,404 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 187,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,286 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 175,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 167,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 47,363 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2023 158,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 45,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,280 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,903 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 121,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 39,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,585 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody plastic covers

Pass 30 Jan 2019 31,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,801 miles

under body plastic covers

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,715 miles

plastic covers

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,404 miles

plastic covers

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,406 miles

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

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,812 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,812 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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N40 NMB is a 2016 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 N40 NMB, 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 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N40 NMB is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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