2006 Audi A6 5.2L Petrol · CU56 RXT

The 2006 Audi A6 demonstrates a stable maintenance trend, consistently passing its MOT tests without any recorded defects. The most recent examination on 28 October 2023 at 132,974 miles returned a clean pass, with zero advisories or failures noted. This indicates the vehicle met all required roadworthiness standards at that point, though the prolonged interval since the last test requires careful consideration given the current date. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 6,649 miles annually. Between the August 2021 test at 129,010 miles and the October 2022 test at 130,201 miles, the car covered just 1,191 miles, suggesting a period of very light use or potential standing. Mileage then increased by 2,773 miles over the following year, reaching 132,974 miles by October 2023. The record is notably clean, lacking the frequent minor defects often seen on older vehicles, though the sparse history limits a comprehensive long-term assessment. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential for a 20-year-old executive saloon. The low recent mileage increases the risk of deterioration from standing, particularly regarding perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded tyres. A buyer must inspect the underside for structural corrosion, paying close attention to the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points. While the tester flagged no defects in 2023, the extended period since the examination means current wear on consumables like brake discs and coil springs requires thorough verification.