1996 Audi A6 2.6L Petrol · P167 BPJ
1996 Audi A6 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 100,633 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P167 BPJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 100,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P167 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A6 (P167 BPJ) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
P167 BPJ Mileage History
- 27/10/200652,426 mi
- 02/11/200753,767 mi+1,341 mi
- 02/11/200753,767 mi
- 06/11/200857,413 mi+3,646 mi
- 06/11/200961,448 mi+4,035 mi
- 04/11/201064,559 mi+3,111 mi
- 27/10/201167,083 mi+2,524 mi
- 26/10/201268,822 mi+1,739 mi
- 26/10/201268,822 mi
- 16/10/201372,497 mi+3,675 mi
- 16/10/201372,497 mi
- 29/10/201475,710 mi+3,213 mi
- 21/10/201578,436 mi+2,726 mi
- 26/10/201681,495 mi+3,059 mi
- 26/10/201681,495 mi
- 25/10/201784,129 mi+2,634 mi
- 24/10/201886,372 mi+2,243 mi
- 21/10/201988,987 mi+2,615 mi
- 20/10/202090,492 mi+1,505 mi
- 20/10/202090,492 mi
- 26/10/202191,531 mi+1,039 mi
- 26/10/202294,206 mi+2,675 mi
- 24/10/202395,395 mi+1,189 mi
- 23/10/202496,878 mi+1,483 mi
- 08/11/202496,914 mi+36 mi
- 22/10/202598,730 mi+1,816 mi
- 29/10/2026100,633 mi+1,903 mi
Average of roughly 2,410 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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