2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RJ05 FBB
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 204,608 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 FBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2026
- 204,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 FBB 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 (RJ05 FBB) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Drift error (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
RJ05 FBB Mileage History
- 03/08/2023191,420 mi
- 05/09/2024195,206 mi+3,786 mi
- 19/09/2024195,238 mi+32 mi
- 16/10/2025199,467 mi+4,229 mi
- 30/10/2026204,608 mi+5,141 mi
Average of roughly 4,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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