Official DVLA Record

2005 Audi A4 2.5L Diesel · DA05 AYF

DA05 AYF

2005 Audi A4 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2005. Recorded mileage 100,923 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2005 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/05/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,923 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/05/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2496cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Audi A4 passed its most recent MOT on 16 May 2022 at 100,923 miles with no defects recorded, placing its documented roadworthiness status as clear at that point. The maintenance trend shown by the single available record is neither improving nor worsening but simply stable and uneventful, with no advisories or failures logged across the supplied history. The vehicle carries 100,923 miles against a May 2005 build, equating to roughly 4,806 miles per year. This is low for a 21-year-old car. The May 2022 test matches the recorded mileage exactly, and no earlier entries are supplied, so the data is sparse and shows no rapid accumulation or notable gaps beyond the absence of intermediate tests. Low annual use often means long standing periods, which can age rubber components and encourage corrosion even when the odometer stays low. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the car's age and likely static storage. The clean 2022 pass gives no flagged mechanical faults, but brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should still be checked for deterioration from disuse since the last test four years ago. Given the 2022 certificate is now over four years old relative to today's date, the vehicle requires a fresh MOT and a hands-on inspection before any road use is assumed. Previous ownership appears to have kept basic test standards, though the thin record limits confidence in ongoing component condition.

DA05 AYF Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2022
  • 100,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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DA05 AYF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (DA05 AYF) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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