2005 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · V3 SDF
2005 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 88,944 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V3 SDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 88,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V3 SDF 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 (V3 SDF) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
V3 SDF Mileage History
- 26/09/202278,925 mi
- 15/09/202380,807 mi+1,882 mi
- 19/09/202483,846 mi+3,039 mi
- 25/09/202586,946 mi+3,100 mi
- 25/09/202688,944 mi+1,998 mi
Average of roughly 2,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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