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N63 PBW

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,961 mi
Last recorded165,961 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 PBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 165,961 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 165,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,358 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 158,061 miles

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

some play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2020 158,057 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

some play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2019 156,821 miles

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily pereished

o/s/f suspension very soft

Fail 29 Jan 2019 156,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily pereished

o/s/f suspension very soft

Pass 23 Jan 2018 155,172 miles

n/s handbrake reading very poor

Pass 23 Jan 2017 152,391 miles

exhaust bracket broken off rear silencer

front suspension soft

Pass 20 Jan 2016 150,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 150,343 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 148,911 miles

both front ball joint dust covers split

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

vehicle emitts slight black smoke

Fail 30 Jan 2015

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front ball joint dust covers split

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 146,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions close to limit

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 141,133 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

n/s/f ball joint boot perishing

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 139,066 miles

brake hoses showing signs of wear

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Jan 2010 136,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

Pass 20 Jan 2009 133,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to limit

cut in n/s/f brake flexi hose nearly through to inner cords

Pass 21 Jan 2008 130,934 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

n/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

o/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2007 127,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 124,133 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N63 PBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N63 PBW, 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

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What year was N63 PBW registered?

N63 PBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N63 PBW safe to buy?

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