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2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · S23 SCP

S23 SCP

2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 38,300 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2005 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,300 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1986cc
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S23 SCP Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
  • 38,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

S23 SCP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 12:28
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (S23 SCP) between February 2008 and July 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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 readings too high and excess visual smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

S23 SCP Mileage History

  1. 18/02/20083,229 mi
  2. 17/02/20094,188 mi+959 mi
  3. 18/02/20105,065 mi+877 mi
  4. 14/02/20115,930 mi+865 mi
  5. 06/02/20126,830 mi+900 mi
  6. 01/02/20137,434 mi+604 mi
  7. 05/02/20148,343 mi+909 mi
  8. 05/02/20159,053 mi+710 mi
  9. 05/02/20169,790 mi+737 mi
  10. 03/02/201710,499 mi+709 mi
  11. 06/02/201810,930 mi+431 mi
  12. 04/02/201911,212 mi+282 mi
  13. 04/02/202011,710 mi+498 mi
  14. 05/02/202112,263 mi+553 mi
  15. 08/02/202312,559 mi+296 mi
  16. 04/07/202412,569 mi+10 mi
  17. 05/07/202527,024 mi+14,455 mi
  18. 29/06/202638,185 mi+11,161 mi
  19. 03/07/202638,300 mi+115 mi

Average of roughly 1,909 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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