CarVerify

Free Car Check

N986 MUD

1996 Audi A6

Beige Petrol 2598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,737 mi
Last recorded205,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
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

RegistrationN986 MUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBeige
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

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 205,737 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 205,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 197,119 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 197,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust slightly blowing.

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

Rear number plate deterioated.

Pass 30 May 2013 190,076 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 180,856 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 175,780 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 175,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s & n/s front brake hoses in poor condition

o/s front lower tie bar bush worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 166,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 160,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 148,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 135,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 122,402 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
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

N986 MUD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N986 MUD, 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 N986 MUD?

You can check the full history of N986 MUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N986 MUD registered?

N986 MUD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N986 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 MUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N986 MUD 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 N986 MUD. 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.