2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LD05 FBA
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 273,498 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 FBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 273,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 FBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (LD05 FBA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
LD05 FBA Mileage History
- 11/11/2022241,508 mi
- 21/10/2023251,185 mi+9,677 mi
- 02/11/2024262,733 mi+11,548 mi
- 25/10/2025272,965 mi+10,232 mi
- 27/11/2025273,498 mi+533 mi
Average of roughly 10,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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