2006 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · SP56 HRU
2006 Audi A4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 167,215 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP56 HRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 167,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP56 HRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (SP56 HRU) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 ”.
SP56 HRU Mileage History
- 13/03/2023149,674 mi
- 13/03/2023149,674 mi
- 22/03/2024158,601 mi+8,927 mi
- 15/04/2025163,092 mi+4,491 mi
- 14/07/2026167,215 mi+4,123 mi
Average of roughly 5,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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