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
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 167,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 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.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (SP56 HRU) between September 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 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 (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “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
- 08/09/2009324,794 mi
- 01/09/201044,288 mi-280,506 mi
- 13/09/201155,837 mi+11,549 mi
- 24/01/201369,446 mi+13,609 mi
- 27/01/201484,315 mi+14,869 mi
- 27/01/201484,315 mi
- 11/02/201596,935 mi+12,620 mi
- 06/03/201596,936 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/2016108,088 mi+11,152 mi
- 17/03/2016108,089 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/2017116,254 mi+8,165 mi
- 06/03/2017116,254 mi
- 04/01/2018124,980 mi+8,726 mi
- 04/01/2018124,980 mi
- 16/02/2019125,570 mi+590 mi
- 01/02/2020126,452 mi+882 mi
- 02/03/2021139,873 mi+13,421 mi
- 19/03/2021140,160 mi+287 mi
- 14/03/2022142,341 mi+2,181 mi
- 14/03/2022142,341 mi
- 13/03/2023149,674 mi+7,333 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 -9,354 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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