CarVerify

Free Car Check

N452 KVS

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,863 mi
Last recorded205,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 KVS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 205,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 197,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes under vehicle surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2012 197,302 miles

fuel pipes under vehicle surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2011 188,813 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 188,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 181,557 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 172,097 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 160,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 148,095 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 137,652 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 137,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 128,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N452 KVS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N452 KVS, 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

How do I check the history of N452 KVS?

You can check the full history of N452 KVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N452 KVS registered?

N452 KVS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 20 July 1996.

Is N452 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 KVS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N452 KVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N452 KVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.