2006 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · DA06 GWV

The 2006 Audi A4 presents a current roadworthiness status that is technically passed but historically unstable, with the most recent test on 18 January 2025 at 183,611 miles showing a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is erratic rather than steadily improving. The DVSA record shows two separate failure entries on the same dates as passes, specifically 18 January 2025 at 183,611 miles and 20 January 2024 at 176,300 miles, each followed four to eight days later by a pass at near-identical mileage, with no defects listed against either failure. This pattern implies administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than resolved mechanical faults, and the buyer should treat the clean advisories with caution. Annual mileage averages 9,181 across the vehicle's twenty-year life, a typical figure for the age. The odometer moved from 166,963 miles at the 14 January 2023 test to 176,301 miles by 27 January 2024, then to 183,611 miles by 18 January 2025. That equates to roughly 9,300 and 7,300 miles in the respective years, showing consistent if slightly declining use. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data. The record is sparse, with three passes and two same-day failures across three years, and no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. Given the absence of recorded defects, the MOT history alone offers no evidence of worsening structural or mechanical risk. The repeated failure-then-pass cycles without noted defects suggest the previous owner maintained basic test compliance but the DVSA entries lack the usual advisory detail expected at 183,611 miles on a 2006 chassis. A buyer should physically inspect for corroded subframes, degraded coil springs, and worn suspension arms that high-mileage Audis of this era commonly develop despite clean certificates. Verify the V5C and test station documentation for the two anomalous failures, as the record gives no mechanical reason for them. Check brake caliper operation and tyre sidewall condition in person. The vehicle's longevity at typical mileage implies reasonable care, but the missing advisories mean a independent inspection remains essential before purchase.