2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · VN10 FHL
2010 Audi A6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 168,042 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN10 FHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 168,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN10 FHL 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 2010 Audi A6 (VN10 FHL) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 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: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
VN10 FHL Mileage History
- 21/10/2024151,600 mi
- 23/10/2025159,776 mi+8,176 mi
- 24/10/2025159,776 mi
- 20/10/2026168,042 mi+8,266 mi
- 20/10/2026168,042 mi
Average of roughly 8,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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