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N608 OTG

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,626 mi
Last recorded148,626 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 OTG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 148,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Rear Handbrake cable lever not returning to resting position

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 148,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Rear Handbrake cable lever not returning to resting position

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 147,741 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 147,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 143,450 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,291 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 130,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 130,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,268 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 123,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,394 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 110,601 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,102 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 103,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,470 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 98,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,855 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 91,855 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 86,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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N608 OTG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N608 OTG, 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 N608 OTG registered?

N608 OTG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N608 OTG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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