2006 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · DA56 KGO
2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 128,523 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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DA56 KGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 128,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA56 KGO 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 (DA56 KGO) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
DA56 KGO Mileage History
- 05/05/2022101,894 mi
- 06/05/2023108,208 mi+6,314 mi
- 18/05/2024117,966 mi+9,758 mi
- 13/05/2025125,251 mi+7,285 mi
- 15/05/2026128,523 mi+3,272 mi
Average of roughly 6,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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