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DE05 NKG

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,889 mi
Last recorded146,889 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NKG
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 146,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 134,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 129,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,772 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,045 miles

Front Upper both top arms bush slight perishing

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,211 miles

both front tyre outer walls damaged & cut but within limits

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

nearside steering rack track wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,900 miles

slight damage to front tyres outer walls 235/40zr18 95y

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,073 miles

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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DE05 NKG is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 NKG, 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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What year was DE05 NKG registered?

DE05 NKG is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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