2006 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · AT04 SGT
2006 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 74,410 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AT04 SGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 74,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT04 SGT 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 (AT04 SGT) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AT04 SGT Mileage History
- 06/10/202370,768 mi
- 02/10/202471,759 mi+991 mi
- 06/10/202573,178 mi+1,419 mi
- 07/10/202573,178 mi
- 01/10/202674,410 mi+1,232 mi
Average of roughly 1,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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