2006 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · LJ06 JYW
2006 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 280,476 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ06 JYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
- 280,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ06 JYW 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 (LJ06 JYW) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
LJ06 JYW Mileage History
- 29/09/2022263,940 mi
- 05/12/2023268,547 mi+4,607 mi
- 07/12/2023268,547 mi
- 03/12/2024280,475 mi+11,928 mi
- 06/12/2024280,476 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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