CarVerify

Free Car Check

N51 BBD

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,802 mi
Last recorded204,802 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
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

RegistrationN51 BBD
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 25 Mar 2014 204,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 193,981 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots split.

Fuel line slightly coroded.

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 185,152 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 185,049 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 177,863 miles

Drive wiper blade not clearing the hole screen.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 168,957 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 157,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 157,176 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 147,867 miles

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

Front number plate has stone damage.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 135,474 miles

Both Rear Damper Dust Boots Split

Both Rear Tyres On 2.5mm and Perished Side walls.

Corrosion To Exhaust Cat Fixings, But not insecure.

O/S/F Strut Dust Boot Splitting.

Slight Corrosion To Fuel Lines

Fail 6 Mar 2007 135,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both Rear Shocks Have split Dust Protection Boots

Corrosion to Fixing Bolts for Exhaust Cat Section.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Corrsion To Fuel Pipe Work Under Vehicle.

Slightly Faded Rear No.Plate

Pass 21 Mar 2006 121,947 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Front wipers starting to deteriorate.

Nail in spare tyre.

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

N51 BBD 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 N51 BBD, 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 N51 BBD?

You can check the full history of N51 BBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N51 BBD registered?

N51 BBD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N51 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 BBD 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 N51 BBD 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 N51 BBD. 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.