2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SP05 UMB
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 177,858 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,858 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SP05 UMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2024
- 177,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP05 UMB 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 (SP05 UMB) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SP05 UMB Mileage History
- 05/11/2021161,029 mi
- 06/09/2022167,596 mi+6,567 mi
- 06/09/2022167,596 mi
- 23/11/2023177,840 mi+10,244 mi
- 16/01/2024177,858 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 7,664 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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