2006 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · HD55 DZT
2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 172,223 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,223 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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HD55 DZT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 172,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD55 DZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (HD55 DZT) between December 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
HD55 DZT Mileage History
- 29/12/200851,802 mi
- 25/01/201066,051 mi+14,249 mi
- 18/01/201178,266 mi+12,215 mi
- 26/01/201289,131 mi+10,865 mi
- 30/01/201399,013 mi+9,882 mi
- 29/01/2014108,381 mi+9,368 mi
- 23/01/2015118,930 mi+10,549 mi
- 26/01/2016129,886 mi+10,956 mi
- 27/01/2016129,886 mi
- 22/05/2017142,877 mi+12,991 mi
- 23/05/2017142,879 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/2018146,491 mi+3,612 mi
- 30/01/2018146,491 mi
- 30/01/2019152,069 mi+5,578 mi
- 29/01/2020157,688 mi+5,619 mi
- 25/01/2021158,958 mi+1,270 mi
- 16/02/2022164,546 mi+5,588 mi
- 09/02/2023166,976 mi+2,430 mi
- 09/02/2023166,976 mi
- 14/02/2024168,672 mi+1,696 mi
- 10/02/2025170,625 mi+1,953 mi
- 11/02/2025170,628 mi+3 mi
- 12/02/2026172,223 mi+1,595 mi
Average of roughly 7,033 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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