2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · MK57 DUN
2010 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2010. Recorded mileage 130,098 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK57 DUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 130,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK57 DUN 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 (MK57 DUN) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
MK57 DUN Mileage History
- 04/01/2024105,527 mi
- 29/08/2024108,244 mi+2,717 mi
- 14/08/2025119,005 mi+10,761 mi
- 26/08/2026130,096 mi+11,091 mi
- 27/08/2026130,098 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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