2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · PJZ 4018
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 206,682 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,682 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.
PJZ 4018 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
- 206,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PJZ 4018 Mileage History
- 24/11/200884,374 mi
- 30/12/2010124,632 mi+40,258 mi
- 31/12/2010124,642 mi+10 mi
- 29/11/2011219,762 km
- 29/11/2011219,762 km
- 19/11/2012149,811 mi
- 14/11/2013157,404 mi+7,593 mi
- 09/12/2014129,225 mi-28,179 mi
- 16/01/2016142,080 mi+12,855 mi
- 19/01/2016142,081 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2017153,476 mi+11,395 mi
- 08/05/2017153,476 mi
- 13/06/2018171,791 mi+18,315 mi
- 12/07/2018171,796 mi+5 mi
- 13/07/2018171,796 mi
- 17/12/2019174,368 mi+2,572 mi
- 10/02/2021194,760 mi+20,392 mi
- 10/02/2021194,760 mi
- 01/03/2022206,682 mi+11,922 mi
Average of roughly 9,220 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PJZ 4018 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (PJZ 4018) between November 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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