2006 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · LX56 HDN
2006 Audi A4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 135,027 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX56 HDN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 135,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX56 HDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (LX56 HDN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LX56 HDN Mileage History
- 24/09/2022130,768 mi
- 29/09/2023132,567 mi+1,799 mi
- 23/09/2024133,883 mi+1,316 mi
- 18/09/2025135,027 mi+1,144 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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