CarVerify

Free Car Check

P256 HDP

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationP256 HDP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 133,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 133,079 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,569 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 132,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,823 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working And also insecure (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,241 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 128,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 118,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 114,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,549 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 108,549 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,419 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

P256 HDP is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,271 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 P256 HDP, 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 29 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 P256 HDP?

You can check the full history of P256 HDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P256 HDP registered?

P256 HDP is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P256 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 HDP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P256 HDP 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 P256 HDP. 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.