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P926 RJD

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,148 mi
Last recorded186,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 RJD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 186,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 186,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 185,099 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 184,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 182,616 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2016 182,601 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 182,601 miles

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

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 175,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 173,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield corroded

rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 172,645 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2012 171,673 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2011 171,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 170,118 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs, surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2009 169,559 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 166,151 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 166,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 148,471 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 148,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 131,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 116,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 116,727 miles

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

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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P926 RJD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P926 RJD, 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 P926 RJD registered?

P926 RJD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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