2005 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · LF05 KNR
2005 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 205,510 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF05 KNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 205,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF05 KNR 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 (LF05 KNR) between January 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LF05 KNR Mileage History
- 09/01/2025192,824 mi
- 25/02/2025192,860 mi+36 mi
- 14/02/2026205,506 mi+12,646 mi
- 16/02/2026205,510 mi+4 mi
- 16/02/2026205,510 mi
Average of roughly 11,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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