2006 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · KS06 FCO
2006 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 265,347 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS06 FCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 265,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS06 FCO 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 (KS06 FCO) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
KS06 FCO Mileage History
- 11/06/2022169,838 mi
- 04/10/2023200,037 mi+30,199 mi
- 14/09/2024228,108 mi+28,071 mi
- 10/10/2025244,235 mi+16,127 mi
- 29/09/2026265,347 mi+21,112 mi
Average of roughly 22,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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