2006 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · RF56 MOU
2006 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 122,545 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,545 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.
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.
RF56 MOU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2023
- 122,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 MOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (RF56 MOU) between May 2009 and November 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RF56 MOU Mileage History
- 21/05/200921,605 mi
- 24/05/201025,802 mi+4,197 mi
- 13/05/201134,701 mi+8,899 mi
- 23/05/201242,356 mi+7,655 mi
- 21/05/201349,057 mi+6,701 mi
- 22/05/201349,058 mi+1 mi
- 03/06/201455,666 mi+6,608 mi
- 27/07/201558,689 mi+3,023 mi
- 08/07/201659,075 mi+386 mi
- 26/07/201768,288 mi+9,213 mi
- 26/07/201876,201 mi+7,913 mi
- 31/07/201985,091 mi+8,890 mi
- 23/12/202097,607 mi+12,516 mi
- 15/01/202197,623 mi+16 mi
- 14/09/2022113,742 mi+16,119 mi
- 23/11/2023122,545 mi+8,803 mi
- 23/11/2023122,545 mi
Average of roughly 6,958 miles per year across 17 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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