2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · LM10 NDO
2010 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 159,568 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM10 NDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 159,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM10 NDO 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 2010 Audi A6 (LM10 NDO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 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), Steering (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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LM10 NDO Mileage History
- 12/08/2024149,477 mi
- 12/08/2024149,477 mi
- 11/08/2025153,551 mi+4,074 mi
- 14/08/2025153,551 mi
- 17/08/2026159,568 mi+6,017 mi
Average of roughly 5,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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