1996 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · N998 DET
1996 Audi A6 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 333,814 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 333,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N998 DET Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 333,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N998 DET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A6 (N998 DET) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
N998 DET Mileage History
- 11/10/2023324,862 mi
- 10/10/2024330,488 mi+5,626 mi
- 20/10/2025333,814 mi+3,326 mi
Average of roughly 4,420 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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