2005 Audi A6 4.2L Petrol · A27 JDM
2005 Audi A6 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 194,136 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 JDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 194,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A27 JDM 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 2005 Audi A6 (A27 JDM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A27 JDM Mileage History
- 19/07/2024168,972 mi
- 26/07/2024169,256 mi+284 mi
- 18/07/2025182,638 mi+13,382 mi
- 20/07/2026194,134 mi+11,496 mi
- 20/07/2026194,136 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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