2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · R26 ADG
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 147,745 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R26 ADG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 147,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R26 ADG Mileage History
- 21/07/200835,224 mi
- 16/07/200944,636 mi+9,412 mi
- 15/07/201051,839 mi+7,203 mi
- 20/07/201156,627 mi+4,788 mi
- 20/07/201156,634 mi+7 mi
- 22/05/2012572,578 mi+515,944 mi
- 22/05/2012572,578 mi
- 13/05/201368,647 mi-503,931 mi
- 02/05/201476,249 mi+7,602 mi
- 12/05/201582,629 mi+6,380 mi
- 17/05/201689,586 mi+6,957 mi
- 11/05/201796,921 mi+7,335 mi
- 08/05/2018103,889 mi+6,968 mi
- 10/05/2018103,929 mi+40 mi
- 15/05/2019112,507 mi+8,578 mi
- 12/11/2020120,694 mi+8,187 mi
- 22/11/2021126,039 mi+5,345 mi
- 31/10/2022130,605 mi+4,566 mi
- 15/11/2023136,267 mi+5,662 mi
- 03/12/2024141,303 mi+5,036 mi
- 31/10/2025147,745 mi+6,442 mi
Average of roughly 6,512 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R26 ADG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (R26 ADG) between July 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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 (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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