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JIW 7550

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,748 mi
Last recorded123,748 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 7550
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,748 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,477 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 118,477 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 116,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 115,500 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 115,482 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 115,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 107,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 107,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,781 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,705 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,844 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,149 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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JIW 7550 is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JIW 7550, 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 JIW 7550 registered?

JIW 7550 is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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