2009 Audi A6 5.0L Petrol · S161 BBS
2009 Audi A6 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2009. Recorded mileage 144,439 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S161 BBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 144,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
S161 BBS 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 (S161 BBS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S161 BBS Mileage History
- 25/01/2023138,624 mi
- 13/01/2024141,689 mi+3,065 mi
- 14/01/2025143,097 mi+1,408 mi
- 27/01/2025143,098 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/2026144,439 mi+1,341 mi
Average of roughly 1,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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