2006 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · DN56 EXB
2006 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 154,868 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN56 EXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 154,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN56 EXB 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 (DN56 EXB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DN56 EXB Mileage History
- 02/08/2024136,627 mi
- 30/07/2025147,195 mi+10,568 mi
- 31/07/2025147,195 mi
- 03/08/2026154,866 mi+7,671 mi
- 04/08/2026154,868 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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