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N666 BUC

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,720 mi
Last recorded254,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 BUC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 254,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025
Pass 27 Jan 2024 247,063 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 247,063 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2023 241,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 241,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 241,422 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 240,571 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 237,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 235,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 232,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 229,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 224,649 miles

Nearside Front wing crodded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 224,649 miles

Nearside Front wing crodded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 217,332 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 208,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 202,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 194,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 194,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 188,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 183,236 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 176,986 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 176,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 171,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 171,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 164,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 164,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 157,353 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 157,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 149,560 miles

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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N666 BUC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N666 BUC, 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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N666 BUC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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