1997 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · R546 BEY
1997 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 264,185 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R546 BEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 264,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R546 BEY 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 1997 Audi A6 (R546 BEY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R546 BEY Mileage History
- 18/09/2023260,040 mi
- 09/11/2023260,251 mi+211 mi
- 05/11/2024262,039 mi+1,788 mi
- 05/11/2024262,039 mi
- 14/10/2025264,185 mi+2,146 mi
Average of roughly 1,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front Multi-Link Suspension WearModerate
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- ABS Module FailureModerate
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