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P56 UDG

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,903 mi
Last recorded170,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 UDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 170,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 170,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 169,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 167,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 164,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 163,775 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 153,815 miles

both front track control arm inner bushes worn and split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 150,613 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 147,315 miles

both rear lower wish bone arm rear bushes worn and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 146,420 miles

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

inner front brake pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,101 miles

both front trackshion control arm inner bushes worn

both front tyres on 2.0mm

n/s/f indecator faded

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 8 Apr 2009 132,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 125,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 119,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cracks in offside front flexi brake hose .

slight leak from rear diff .

Pass 12 Apr 2006 107,296 miles

colour of front indicators

condition of offside front flexble brake hose

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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P56 UDG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P56 UDG, 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

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What year was P56 UDG registered?

P56 UDG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P56 UDG safe to buy?

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