2008 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · RK54 NAX
2008 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,954 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK54 NAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 124,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK54 NAX 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 2008 Audi A6 (RK54 NAX) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RK54 NAX Mileage History
- 15/06/2024106,776 mi
- 14/06/2025119,193 mi+12,417 mi
- 14/06/2025119,193 mi
- 19/06/2026124,954 mi+5,761 mi
- 20/06/2026124,954 mi
Average of roughly 9,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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