2005 Audi A6 3.1L Petrol · CK05 WKZ
2005 Audi A6 (3.1L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 107,559 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.1L
- 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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CK05 WKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 107,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK05 WKZ 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 (CK05 WKZ) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
CK05 WKZ Mileage History
- 27/10/202195,450 mi
- 18/11/202296,934 mi+1,484 mi
- 11/11/2023100,911 mi+3,977 mi
- 16/11/2024104,167 mi+3,256 mi
- 15/11/2025107,559 mi+3,392 mi
Average of roughly 2,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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