2006 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · 4 JLY
2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 95,943 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 JLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 95,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 JLY 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 A4 (4 JLY) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear "banana" arm (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
4 JLY Mileage History
- 23/09/202283,585 mi
- 20/09/202387,671 mi+4,086 mi
- 11/09/202491,452 mi+3,781 mi
- 18/09/202595,806 mi+4,354 mi
- 01/10/202595,943 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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