2006 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · AO56 KVM
2006 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 118,742 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO56 KVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 118,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO56 KVM 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 2006 Audi A6 (AO56 KVM) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AO56 KVM Mileage History
- 10/02/2023116,385 mi
- 10/02/2023116,385 mi
- 05/06/2025117,164 mi+779 mi
- 17/07/2026118,734 mi+1,570 mi
- 22/07/2026118,742 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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