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BV55 HLK

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HLK
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 102,123 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 101,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 95,138 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,434 miles

Nearside nearside sun visor mounting broken

Offside Rear tyre inside wall slightly damaged / deteriorating

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside nearside sun visor mounting broken

Offside Rear tyre inside wall slightly damaged / deteriorating

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner [ both] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner [ both] (2.4.G.2)

minor cut in offside front tyre on inside of tread

Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,988 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner [ both] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner [ both] (2.4.G.2)

minor cut in offside front tyre on inside of tread

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,090 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant and oil levels low [ topped up]

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant and oil levels low [ topped up]

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Nov 2013 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,483 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 65,017 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 64,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,428 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,554 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs and pads worn

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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BV55 HLK is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 73,849 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 HLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV55 HLK is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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