2006 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · OV06 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on March 7, 2022 at 149,361 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. Although the record shows a simultaneous failure on that same date, the lack of listed defects suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue rectified immediately before the re-test. Since that entry, the vehicle has gone four years without a recorded MOT, which raises significant concerns regarding its current legal roadworthiness. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between March 2019 and March 2020, the car covered 17,047 miles, indicating a period of higher usage. However, the rate slowed significantly thereafter, with only 11,844 miles recorded between 2020 and 2022. The four-year gap since the March 2022 test is the primary red flag, as mechanical degradation of rubber components, brake fluids, and structural corrosion can occur regardless of how few miles are driven. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection to account for the long period without official testing. Given the age of the 2006 Audi A4, priority should be placed on inspecting the subframe and suspension mounting points for structural rust, which is common on this chassis. Check for seized brake calipers and perished suspension bushes, which often affect vehicles that sit for extended periods. The history shows no advisories in previous years, but the lack of recent data means any consumable wear items may have been neglected since the last recorded inspection.