2005 Audi A4 2.5L Diesel · F3 ELK
2005 Audi A4 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 187,321 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
F3 ELK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 187,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F3 ELK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (F3 ELK) between December 2008 and June 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Body component insecure door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
F3 ELK Mileage History
- 09/12/2008117,890 mi
- 25/09/200947,773 mi-70,117 mi
- 25/10/201076,176 mi+28,403 mi
- 24/10/201185,507 mi+9,331 mi
- 25/10/201293,549 mi+8,042 mi
- 24/10/2013105,203 mi+11,654 mi
- 24/10/2014117,107 mi+11,904 mi
- 23/10/2015131,987 mi+14,880 mi
- 21/10/2016149,334 mi+17,347 mi
- 14/10/2017162,003 mi+12,669 mi
- 23/10/2018164,990 mi+2,987 mi
- 16/11/2018165,017 mi+27 mi
- 04/01/2019165,031 mi+14 mi
- 11/03/2020175,528 mi+10,497 mi
- 22/03/2021182,149 mi+6,621 mi
- 13/06/2023187,306 mi+5,157 mi
- 15/06/2023187,321 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,784 miles per year across 17 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: Poor
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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