2005 Audi A6 3.1L Petrol · LT55 VCO
2005 Audi A6 (3.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 96,594 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LT55 VCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 96,594 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.
LT55 VCO 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 (LT55 VCO) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LT55 VCO Mileage History
- 29/11/202485,815 mi
- 30/11/202485,815 mi
- 29/11/202596,542 mi+10,727 mi
- 03/12/202596,594 mi+52 mi
- 03/12/202596,594 mi
Average of roughly 10,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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