2006 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · DA56 AYK
2006 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2006. Recorded mileage 179,315 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2698cc
DA56 AYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 179,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DA56 AYK Mileage History
- 30/08/2023136,797 mi
- 14/08/2024156,978 mi+20,181 mi
- 15/08/2024156,980 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2025179,315 mi+22,335 mi
- 19/09/2025179,315 mi
Average of roughly 20,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA56 AYK 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 (DA56 AYK) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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