1996 Audi A6 2.8L Petrol · N408 RDD
1996 Audi A6 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 243,411 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N408 RDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 243,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N408 RDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A6 (N408 RDD) between June 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N408 RDD Mileage History
- 16/06/2022238,601 mi
- 13/06/2023239,640 mi+1,039 mi
- 13/06/2023239,640 mi
- 23/02/2026243,410 mi+3,770 mi
- 26/02/2026243,411 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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