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2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SW55 CEV

SW55 CEV

2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 170,683 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2024.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2005 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Aug 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
170,683 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Aug 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1968cc

SW55 CEV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
  • 170,683 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Original UK specification vehicle. No import markers found.

First registered by authorized UK dealer network.

Type Approval:e1*2007/46*1947*
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Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
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SW55 CEV Mileage History

  1. 13/06/2022157,997 mi
  2. 08/07/2023170,605 mi+12,608 mi
  3. 29/07/2023170,680 mi+75 mi
  4. 04/08/2023170,683 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 11,117 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SW55 CEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SW55 CEV) between June 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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