2006 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · RF56 DXC
2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 168,054 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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RF56 DXC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 168,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 DXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (RF56 DXC) between February 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF56 DXC Mileage History
- 12/02/201042,240 mi
- 04/03/201042,711 mi+471 mi
- 24/02/201161,309 mi+18,598 mi
- 24/02/201161,311 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/201275,363 mi+14,052 mi
- 15/02/201385,576 mi+10,213 mi
- 08/02/201493,830 mi+8,254 mi
- 27/02/2015103,427 mi+9,597 mi
- 05/02/2016110,362 mi+6,935 mi
- 01/03/2017118,369 mi+8,007 mi
- 28/02/2018122,445 mi+4,076 mi
- 07/03/2019127,384 mi+4,939 mi
- 12/03/2019127,391 mi+7 mi
- 14/03/2020132,993 mi+5,602 mi
- 23/02/2021135,458 mi+2,465 mi
- 05/03/2022140,570 mi+5,112 mi
- 07/03/2022140,597 mi+27 mi
- 03/03/2023146,078 mi+5,481 mi
- 24/02/2024153,007 mi+6,929 mi
- 25/03/2025156,115 mi+3,108 mi
- 28/03/2025156,130 mi+15 mi
- 14/04/2026168,054 mi+11,924 mi
- 14/04/2026168,054 mi
Average of roughly 7,782 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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