2006 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · YN56 VMJ
2006 Audi A6 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 261,577 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YN56 VMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 261,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN56 VMJ 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 2006 Audi A6 (YN56 VMJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
YN56 VMJ Mileage History
- 21/03/2024239,740 mi
- 18/03/2025251,327 mi+11,587 mi
- 18/03/2025251,327 mi
- 21/03/2026261,577 mi+10,250 mi
- 21/03/2026261,577 mi
Average of roughly 10,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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