AUDI A42006 · 1.9L Diesel

The most recent DVSA test on 24 August 2023 recorded a pass at 168,238 miles with no defects listed, indicating the Audi A4 met roadworthiness standards at that date. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with passes logged in June 2018, June 2019, August 2022 and August 2023. The anomalous failure entered on 22 August 2023 at 168,197 miles carries no recorded defects, and the vehicle cleared two days later, suggesting an administrative anomaly or undocumented rectification rather than mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation relative to the 2006 build shows a broadly typical average near 8,400 miles per year, yet the spacing of tests reveals uneven use. The record shows 124,510 miles on 19 June 2018 and 129,687 miles on 26 June 2019, a modest 5,177-mile gain. A three-year gap to the 17 August 2022 test at 133,893 miles added only 4,206 miles, implying limited running or lapsed testing during the pandemic period. From August 2022 to August 2023 the odometer advanced 34,345 miles, a sharp uplift that exceeds the long-term average and signals heavier recent duty. No advisories or defects appear across the five entries, so the official record gives no direct warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion or emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and aged components common to a 20-year-old high-mileage saloon. Examine front lower arm bushes, coil springs and subframe for corrosion, check brake discs and calipers for binding after the recent high-mileage year, and verify exhaust emissions against current limits. The 2023 failure with no defects warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code and any associated paperwork, as the certificate data supplied omits cause. Prior owners appear to have kept the car to a passable standard, but the sparse early record and sudden mileage rise mean in-person scrutiny of drivetrain wear and underbody condition is prudent before purchase.