2005 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · KV55 XYW
2005 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 174,600 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV55 XYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2026
- 174,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV55 XYW 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 2005 Audi A6 (KV55 XYW) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KV55 XYW Mileage History
- 29/10/2021151,810 mi
- 28/10/2022154,919 mi+3,109 mi
- 25/10/2023161,204 mi+6,285 mi
- 29/10/2024167,069 mi+5,865 mi
- 05/03/2026174,600 mi+7,531 mi
Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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