2006 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · M27 WAU
2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2006. Recorded mileage 126,858 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M27 WAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 126,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M27 WAU 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 (M27 WAU) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated caliper (4.11 (b) (iii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M27 WAU Mileage History
- 08/11/202390,246 mi
- 31/10/2024102,691 mi+12,445 mi
- 11/11/2024102,723 mi+32 mi
- 15/04/2026126,858 mi+24,135 mi
- 29/04/2026126,858 mi
Average of roughly 14,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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