2005 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · YC05 XVL
2005 Audi A4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 113,936 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
YC05 XVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2022
- 113,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC05 XVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (YC05 XVL) between November 2021 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2022 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 rear of front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
YC05 XVL Mileage History
- 25/11/2021111,723 mi
- 23/04/2022113,936 mi+2,213 mi
Average of roughly 5,428 miles per year across 2 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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