2005 Audi A4 2.7L Diesel · WG55 GVD
2005 Audi A4 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 159,764 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 GVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 159,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 GVD 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 (WG55 GVD) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WG55 GVD Mileage History
- 07/06/2024140,761 mi
- 02/06/2025149,678 mi+8,917 mi
- 03/06/2025149,678 mi
- 26/05/2026159,764 mi+10,086 mi
- 26/05/2026159,764 mi
Average of roughly 9,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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