2016 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · AB16 ABT
2016 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 112,432 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB16 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 112,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB16 ABT 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 (AB16 ABT) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AB16 ABT Mileage History
- 08/01/202474,465 mi
- 13/06/202594,572 mi+20,107 mi
- 02/08/202598,110 mi+3,538 mi
- 11/09/2026112,321 mi+14,211 mi
- 17/09/2026112,432 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 14,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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