2005 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · K3 FRW
2005 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 136,979 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,979 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.
K3 FRW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2019
- 136,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K3 FRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A6 (K3 FRW) between March 2008 and September 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2019 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
K3 FRW Mileage History
- 27/03/200854,758 mi
- 02/04/200959,999 mi+5,241 mi
- 02/04/201064,731 mi+4,732 mi
- 31/03/201169,523 mi+4,792 mi
- 12/04/201275,248 mi+5,725 mi
- 13/04/201383,620 mi+8,372 mi
- 10/07/201495,005 mi+11,385 mi
- 14/07/201495,005 mi
- 20/08/2015102,364 mi+7,359 mi
- 01/09/2016101,118 mi-1,246 mi
- 04/09/2017123,777 mi+22,659 mi
- 21/08/2018133,138 mi+9,361 mi
- 22/08/2018133,141 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/2019136,979 mi+3,838 mi
- 11/09/2019136,979 mi
Average of roughly 7,176 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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