2005 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YP05 XBE
2005 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2005. Recorded mileage 176,442 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,442 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.
YP05 XBE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2023
- 176,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 XBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A4 (YP05 XBE) between May 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YP05 XBE Mileage History
- 19/05/200863,705 mi
- 23/05/200863,705 mi
- 14/05/200974,647 mi+10,942 mi
- 22/05/201091,701 mi+17,054 mi
- 14/05/201196,074 mi+4,373 mi
- 19/05/2012108,717 mi+12,643 mi
- 18/05/2013127,139 mi+18,422 mi
- 18/05/2013127,139 mi
- 17/05/2014140,768 mi+13,629 mi
- 13/05/2015153,073 mi+12,305 mi
- 13/05/2017154,593 mi+1,520 mi
- 26/05/2017154,598 mi+5 mi
- 11/11/2019155,938 mi+1,340 mi
- 10/11/2020158,143 mi+2,205 mi
- 26/11/2021161,321 mi+3,178 mi
- 02/12/2021151,326 mi-9,995 mi
- 19/11/2022169,603 mi+18,277 mi
- 02/12/2023176,442 mi+6,839 mi
Average of roughly 7,256 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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