2006 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · RJ06 TKT
2006 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2006. Recorded mileage 170,567 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- 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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RJ06 TKT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 170,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ06 TKT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A6 (RJ06 TKT) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
RJ06 TKT Mileage History
- 07/11/2022153,346 mi
- 08/11/2023159,336 mi+5,990 mi
- 15/11/2024165,156 mi+5,820 mi
- 08/05/2026170,567 mi+5,411 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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