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P6 GRL

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,342 mi
Last recorded171,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 GRL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 171,342 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose join deteriorated under vehicle

Nearside Front Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2024 170,706 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Join under vehicle (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 170,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 168,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 168,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar to control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inside face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 168,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inside face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 167,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 167,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 167,459 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 165,561 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 163,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,335 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 159,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 147,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 143,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 143,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust down pipe heatshield loose.

Front and rear number plates have slightly incorrect font.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop perished away.

Nearside rear suspension coil spring protective cover coming away.

Nearside wiper blade smearing. recc replace both.

Offside front inner wheel arch brake pipe starting to corrode.

Offside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished away.

Offside rear suspension coil spring protective cover coming away.

Offside wiper arm travel too great.

Rear anti roll bar corroded.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 137,672 miles

Drivers seatback loose.

Front number plate is damaged.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front suspension strut weak.

Nearside rear caliper, handbrake operation poor.

Offside rear caliper, handbrake operation very poor.

Offside wiper arm need adjusting.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 137,672 miles

Drivers seatback loose.

Front number plate is damaged.

Nearside front suspension strut weak.

Nearside rear caliper, handbrake operation poor.

Offside rear caliper, handbrake operation very poor.

Offside wiper arm need adjusting.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 129,567 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 129,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded, not leaking, but advise replacement asap.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 123,410 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 118,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 107,114 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P6 GRL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P6 GRL, 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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P6 GRL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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