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P574 DJB

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,015 mi
Last recorded188,015 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 DJB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 188,015 miles

Chip on windscreen

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 187,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 173,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine leaking oil ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak Engine leaking oil ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,384 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 144,495 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 136,383 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 136,376 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 129,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 129,095 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 122,808 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 127,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,477 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 112,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate poor advise replacement

Pass 26 May 2009 105,323 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 96,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 87,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 80,099 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
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P574 DJB is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P574 DJB, 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.

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What year was P574 DJB registered?

P574 DJB is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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