2011 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · DC02 ENG
2011 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 146,293 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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DC02 ENG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 146,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC02 ENG 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 2011 Audi A6 (DC02 ENG) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DC02 ENG Mileage History
- 04/01/2022133,664 mi
- 26/01/2023141,366 mi+7,702 mi
- 12/01/2024142,096 mi+730 mi
- 15/01/2025142,917 mi+821 mi
- 23/01/2026146,293 mi+3,376 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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