2006 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YG56 FCZ
2006 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 150,398 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,398 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.
YG56 FCZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 150,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG56 FCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (YG56 FCZ) between August 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
YG56 FCZ Mileage History
- 19/08/200920,037 mi
- 05/08/201024,546 mi+4,509 mi
- 02/08/201131,549 mi+7,003 mi
- 02/08/201131,549 mi
- 02/08/201238,435 mi+6,886 mi
- 02/08/201342,438 mi+4,003 mi
- 13/08/201451,807 mi+9,369 mi
- 28/08/201557,338 mi+5,531 mi
- 17/08/201661,624 mi+4,286 mi
- 01/08/201764,346 mi+2,722 mi
- 26/07/201868,020 mi+3,674 mi
- 01/07/201972,092 mi+4,072 mi
- 01/07/202081,356 mi+9,264 mi
- 26/08/202193,794 mi+12,438 mi
- 12/08/2022108,336 mi+14,542 mi
- 26/08/2023121,246 mi+12,910 mi
- 13/08/2024134,119 mi+12,873 mi
- 25/04/2025144,614 mi+10,495 mi
- 25/04/2025144,614 mi
- 20/04/2026150,398 mi+5,784 mi
Average of roughly 7,821 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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