2006 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · K4 AOW
2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 141,932 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,932 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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K4 AOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 141,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K4 AOW 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 (K4 AOW) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
K4 AOW Mileage History
- 09/10/2023130,796 mi
- 12/10/2024135,240 mi+4,444 mi
- 15/10/2024135,245 mi+5 mi
- 13/10/2025228,159 mi+92,914 mi
- 22/10/2026141,932 mi-86,227 mi
Average of roughly 3,668 miles per year across 5 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: 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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