2005 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · WA05 WKN
2005 Audi A6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 199,623 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA05 WKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 199,623 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.
WA05 WKN 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 (WA05 WKN) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WA05 WKN Mileage History
- 20/02/2023180,005 mi
- 15/02/2024185,662 mi+5,657 mi
- 21/02/2025191,610 mi+5,948 mi
- 16/02/2026199,610 mi+8,000 mi
- 17/02/2026199,623 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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