2005 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · RU51 MET
2005 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 119,401 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU51 MET Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 119,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU51 MET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (RU51 MET) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RU51 MET Mileage History
- 23/04/2024109,270 mi
- 17/01/2025110,529 mi+1,259 mi
- 16/01/2026119,375 mi+8,846 mi
- 08/07/2026119,401 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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