2006 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · GF56 SZR
2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 145,346 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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GF56 SZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 145,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF56 SZR 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 (GF56 SZR) between December 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
GF56 SZR Mileage History
- 02/12/2022131,555 mi
- 07/11/2023133,060 mi+1,505 mi
- 23/10/2024135,331 mi+2,271 mi
- 30/10/2025139,499 mi+4,168 mi
- 10/09/2026145,346 mi+5,847 mi
Average of roughly 3,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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