2016 Audi A6 4.0L Petrol · 38 CD
2016 Audi A6 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 34,886 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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38 CD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 34,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
38 CD 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 2016 Audi A6 (38 CD) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
38 CD Mileage History
- 27/03/202330,799 mi
- 27/03/202330,800 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/202431,316 mi+516 mi
- 31/03/202531,861 mi+545 mi
- 09/04/202634,886 mi+3,025 mi
Average of roughly 1,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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