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2006 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · HS03 AAA

HS03 AAA

2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 137,810 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2006 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jan 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (21 Nov 2022)
Recorded Mileage
137,810 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jan 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21 Nov 2022
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a pattern of reactive MOT preparation. The most recent test in January 2023 at 137,810 miles resulted in no recorded defects, suggesting the car met minimum legal standards at that time. This follows a failure in December 2022 recorded just two miles prior, which implies a minor component, such as a bulb or a sensor, was rectified immediately to secure a retest pass without indicating a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per annum over decades. Between December 2020 and December 2021, the car covered 3,793 miles, while a further 7,004 miles were clocked in the following year. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which is beneficial for the drivetrain and engine components. However, the twenty-year age of the Audi A4 means that age-related degradation, such as perished rubber and fluid oxidation, remains a primary concern regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension geometry. Audi models from this era are prone to corrosion in the rear subframe and suspension mounting points, which the MOT record does not explicitly rule out. Given the low mileage, inspect the control arm bushes and coil springs for cracking or sagging, as these often fail through age. Additionally, check the brake discs for binding or excessive thinning, as the record provides no specific data on the wear state of the braking system.
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HS03 AAA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
  • 137,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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HS03 AAA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 16:19
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (HS03 AAA) between December 2021 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested due to major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper arm dust cov”; “Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))”.

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HS03 AAA Mileage History

  1. 02/12/2021130,846 mi
  2. 20/12/2022137,808 mi+6,962 mi
  3. 17/01/2023137,810 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,188 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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