2006 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · ND56 CFM
2006 Audi A6 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 193,050 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND56 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 193,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND56 CFM 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 (ND56 CFM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
ND56 CFM Mileage History
- 02/03/2023188,740 mi
- 13/03/2024190,375 mi+1,635 mi
- 13/03/2025191,944 mi+1,569 mi
- 13/03/2025191,944 mi
- 19/03/2026193,050 mi+1,106 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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