2009 Audi A6 3.0L Petrol · RV59 NWN
2009 Audi A6 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 124,673 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV59 NWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 124,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV59 NWN 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 2009 Audi A6 (RV59 NWN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV59 NWN Mileage History
- 15/09/2022102,732 mi
- 16/09/2022102,732 mi
- 12/09/2023106,576 mi+3,844 mi
- 15/10/2024114,777 mi+8,201 mi
- 18/09/2025124,673 mi+9,896 mi
Average of roughly 7,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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