2006 Audi A4 SE TDI 170 2.0L Heavy oil · EA56 AAZ
2006 Audi A4 SE TDI 170 (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 176,880 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4 SE TDI 170
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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EA56 AAZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 176,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA56 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 Se Tdi 170 (EA56 AAZ) between June 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
EA56 AAZ Mileage History
- 08/06/200960,181 mi
- 02/06/201068,578 mi+8,397 mi
- 05/10/201176,988 mi+8,410 mi
- 05/10/201176,988 mi
- 04/10/201279,946 mi+2,958 mi
- 04/10/201383,884 mi+3,938 mi
- 03/10/201487,983 mi+4,099 mi
- 02/06/201589,678 mi+1,695 mi
- 06/06/201589,679 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/201699,271 mi+9,592 mi
- 02/06/2017104,202 mi+4,931 mi
- 14/06/2018119,293 mi+15,091 mi
- 04/06/2019131,015 mi+11,722 mi
- 04/12/2020143,155 mi+12,140 mi
- 04/12/2020143,155 mi
- 27/07/2021146,853 mi+3,698 mi
- 28/07/2021146,853 mi
- 19/11/2022156,671 mi+9,818 mi
- 02/12/2022156,846 mi+175 mi
- 25/05/2024165,065 mi+8,219 mi
- 25/07/2025169,630 mi+4,565 mi
- 17/10/2026176,880 mi+7,250 mi
Average of roughly 6,723 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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