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2006 Audi A6 2.0L Petrol · RV06 AEL

RV06 AEL

2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 102,938 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A6
Year / Origin
2006 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
102,938 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT test on 4 September 2025 at 102,938 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent four year trend of passes without a single advisory or failure, indicating a high standard of preventative maintenance. The mileage is notably low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,147 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady over the last five years, moving from 81,126 miles in October 2021 to 102,938 miles by September 2025. The gap between August 2024 and September 2025 shows the highest annual increase of 7,185 miles, yet the vehicle maintained its defect free status. The absence of MOT advisories over five years is rare for a car of this age and suggests a diligent owner. However, low mileage and long periods of light use can mask issues like perished rubber seals, seized brake calipers, or degraded suspension bushes that only manifest under heavy load. A buyer should specifically check for signs of corrosion on the underbody and sills, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail the state of structural integrity beyond the pass result. Verification of the service history is essential to ensure the oil and filters were changed regardless of the low annual mileage. While the DVSA data shows no mechanical failures, an in person inspection should focus on the condition of the tyres and brake discs to ensure they have not suffered from surface corrosion or flat spotting due to inactivity.
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RV06 AEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 102,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RV06 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (RV06 AEL) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RV06 AEL Mileage History

  1. 30/10/202181,126 mi
  2. 29/10/202285,195 mi+4,069 mi
  3. 05/09/202388,348 mi+3,153 mi
  4. 28/08/202495,753 mi+7,405 mi
  5. 04/09/2025102,938 mi+7,185 mi

Average of roughly 5,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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