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N486 RDD

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

153,618 mi
Last recorded153,618 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 RDD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 152,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 149,668 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 149,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,588 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 145,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 142,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 142,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 140,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,709 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,974 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,128 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,058 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N486 RDD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N486 RDD, 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 N486 RDD registered?

N486 RDD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N486 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N486 RDD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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