2007 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · FV07 AAY
2007 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 140,852 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV07 AAY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 140,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV07 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A6 (FV07 AAY) between March 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
FV07 AAY Mileage History
- 19/03/201045,191 mi
- 03/05/201153,051 mi+7,860 mi
- 14/05/201260,476 mi+7,425 mi
- 16/05/201260,531 mi+55 mi
- 17/07/201370,972 mi+10,441 mi
- 17/07/201370,979 mi+7 mi
- 14/08/201477,118 mi+6,139 mi
- 21/07/201581,901 mi+4,783 mi
- 21/07/201581,901 mi
- 20/08/201694,924 mi+13,023 mi
- 30/08/2017108,554 mi+13,630 mi
- 25/08/2018115,077 mi+6,523 mi
- 25/08/2018115,077 mi
- 17/08/2019121,550 mi+6,473 mi
- 17/08/2019121,550 mi
- 29/08/2020125,787 mi+4,237 mi
- 27/08/2021127,520 mi+1,733 mi
- 27/08/2021127,520 mi
- 31/08/2022130,171 mi+2,651 mi
- 26/08/2023132,886 mi+2,715 mi
- 26/08/2023132,886 mi
- 31/08/2024135,344 mi+2,458 mi
- 23/08/2025137,849 mi+2,505 mi
- 17/08/2026140,852 mi+3,003 mi
- 18/08/2026140,852 mi
Average of roughly 5,827 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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