2006 Audi A4 3.2L Petrol · EY06 HXL
2006 Audi A4 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 117,689 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY06 HXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 117,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY06 HXL 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 (EY06 HXL) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine underside of vehicle , oil patch on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
EY06 HXL Mileage History
- 20/05/2024112,639 mi
- 22/05/2024112,639 mi
- 16/05/2025116,288 mi+3,649 mi
- 19/06/2026117,673 mi+1,385 mi
- 14/07/2026117,689 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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