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KV55 XXK

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,303 mi
Last recorded103,303 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XXK
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted 235/40 x 18 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

n/s/f exhaust clamp corroded

slight brake binding at rear

Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both side (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,578 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 96,530 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure central short sleeves x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on front of trim (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on hand brake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 x 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported twin pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

n/s/f hight adjust lever has become detached

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front and rear arms ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear upper tie bar inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front and rear arms ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,768 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front and rear upper tie bar inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front and rear arms ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear upper tie bar inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front and rear arms ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,461 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,866 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Engine oil low

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,631 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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KV55 XXK is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV55 XXK, 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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KV55 XXK is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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