2006 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · DA06 EWU
2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 166,715 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA06 EWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 166,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA06 EWU 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 (DA06 EWU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip not working (4.1.2 (b))”.
DA06 EWU Mileage History
- 15/07/2024151,531 mi
- 15/07/2024151,536 mi+5 mi
- 30/06/2025160,719 mi+9,183 mi
- 30/06/2025160,721 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/2026166,715 mi+5,994 mi
Average of roughly 7,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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