2006 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · LF56 BLK
2006 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 162,161 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
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- Common Faults
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LF56 BLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2024
- 162,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF56 BLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (LF56 BLK) between September 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LF56 BLK Mileage History
- 26/09/2022155,372 mi
- 25/03/2024162,161 mi+6,789 mi
Average of roughly 4,541 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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