2009 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · SJ09 BGZ
2009 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 178,229 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ09 BGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 178,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ09 BGZ MOT History
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 2009 Audi A6 (SJ09 BGZ) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
SJ09 BGZ Mileage History
- 03/08/2022159,696 mi
- 26/07/2023163,599 mi+3,903 mi
- 14/08/2024166,064 mi+2,465 mi
- 18/08/2025168,058 mi+1,994 mi
- 13/08/2026178,229 mi+10,171 mi
Average of roughly 4,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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