2009 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · E3 NAM
2009 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 114,429 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,429 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E3 NAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 114,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E3 NAM 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 2009 Audi A6 (E3 NAM) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Position lamp not working led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
E3 NAM Mileage History
- 31/08/2024113,628 mi
- 31/08/2024113,628 mi
- 03/09/2025114,429 mi+801 mi
- 22/09/2025114,429 mi
- 22/09/2025114,429 mi
Average of roughly 756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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