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K88 SXY

2005 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SXY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 66,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

header tank deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2018 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,836 miles

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

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

seatbelt not tested n/s/r due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 47,834 miles

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

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

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

seatbelt not tested n/s/r due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,137 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,661 miles

NSR tyre wearing on inner tread area

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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K88 SXY is a 2005 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K88 SXY, 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 K88 SXY registered?

K88 SXY is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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