2005 Audi A6 4.2L Petrol · AA04 WEA
2005 Audi A6 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2005. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- 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.
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AA04 WEA Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 16/11/2017
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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