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N889 SHO

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

269,833 mi
Last recorded269,833 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 SHO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 269,833 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 269,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front bumper loose.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 266,229 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 266,226 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 263,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 263,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 260,484 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 260,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 259,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 259,569 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 255,010 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on but front and rear pads new

nearside front outer c.v boot perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Apr 2021 254,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on but front and rear pads new

nearside front outer c.v boot perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2020 252,383 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both sides. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Apr 2020 252,383 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both sides. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 235,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box secured by other means

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 235,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box secured by other means

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 203,739 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 203,737 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 184,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 178,798 miles

brake warning light on

Front both sides cv gaiters slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake waring light on in dash

nearside rear and offside rear seats have child seats fitted to them

Pass 26 Apr 2014 154,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,372 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 119,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 118,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 117,671 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 117,671 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 116,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 114,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 113,076 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 113,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 111,680 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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N889 SHO is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N889 SHO, 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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N889 SHO is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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