2006 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · RE56 CXL
2006 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 156,259 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RE56 CXL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 156,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE56 CXL MOT History
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 (RE56 CXL) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 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), Brakes (3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RE56 CXL Mileage History
- 15/03/2022150,833 mi
- 11/05/2023156,259 mi+5,426 mi
- 12/05/2023156,259 mi
Average of roughly 4,685 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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