2006 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · EA06 MXT
2006 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 142,298 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EA06 MXT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 142,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA06 MXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (EA06 MXT) between February 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EA06 MXT Mileage History
- 17/02/200940,911 mi
- 25/01/201051,506 mi+10,595 mi
- 17/01/201161,324 mi+9,818 mi
- 19/01/201268,986 mi+7,662 mi
- 04/02/201377,306 mi+8,320 mi
- 04/02/201377,306 mi
- 27/01/201484,401 mi+7,095 mi
- 23/01/201590,801 mi+6,400 mi
- 08/02/201696,074 mi+5,273 mi
- 11/02/201696,102 mi+28 mi
- 14/02/2017102,288 mi+6,186 mi
- 20/02/2018111,179 mi+8,891 mi
- 20/02/2018111,179 mi
- 18/02/2019120,156 mi+8,977 mi
- 24/02/2020126,469 mi+6,313 mi
- 22/02/2021132,634 mi+6,165 mi
- 22/02/2021132,634 mi
- 19/02/2022135,703 mi+3,069 mi
- 27/02/2023138,032 mi+2,329 mi
- 27/02/2023138,032 mi
- 01/03/2024140,363 mi+2,331 mi
- 27/02/2025141,684 mi+1,321 mi
- 19/03/2025141,721 mi+37 mi
- 07/04/2026142,298 mi+577 mi
- 08/04/2026142,298 mi
Average of roughly 5,916 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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