2006 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SL56 MPF
2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 94,103 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
SL56 MPF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 94,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 MPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (SL56 MPF) between August 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both osf upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
SL56 MPF Mileage History
- 20/08/200924,916 mi
- 30/08/201028,964 mi+4,048 mi
- 26/08/201132,616 mi+3,652 mi
- 30/08/201236,152 mi+3,536 mi
- 05/09/201338,915 mi+2,763 mi
- 09/09/201338,955 mi+40 mi
- 05/09/201441,429 mi+2,474 mi
- 24/08/201544,126 mi+2,697 mi
- 23/08/201646,705 mi+2,579 mi
- 23/08/201748,769 mi+2,064 mi
- 24/08/201748,770 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/201851,084 mi+2,314 mi
- 28/08/201953,009 mi+1,925 mi
- 03/09/202054,352 mi+1,343 mi
- 13/09/202155,739 mi+1,387 mi
- 05/09/202257,499 mi+1,760 mi
- 13/09/202257,542 mi+43 mi
- 30/08/202359,356 mi+1,814 mi
- 07/09/202471,668 mi+12,312 mi
- 21/09/202471,808 mi+140 mi
- 15/10/202594,099 mi+22,291 mi
- 21/10/202594,103 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,279 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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