2005 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · SC04 TOD
2005 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 196,470 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC04 TOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 196,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC04 TOD 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 2005 Audi A6 (SC04 TOD) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SC04 TOD Mileage History
- 22/02/2024179,453 mi
- 24/02/2025187,986 mi+8,533 mi
- 26/02/2025188,214 mi+228 mi
- 01/04/2026196,470 mi+8,256 mi
- 02/04/2026196,470 mi
Average of roughly 8,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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