2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RE05 CFO
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 182,895 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,895 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.
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RE05 CFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2024
- 182,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 CFO 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 (RE05 CFO) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
RE05 CFO Mileage History
- 08/07/2022175,286 mi
- 22/08/2022175,290 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/2023179,313 mi+4,023 mi
- 28/08/2023179,313 mi
- 28/08/2024182,895 mi+3,582 mi
Average of roughly 3,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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