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LT05 SDX

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,243 mi
Last recorded189,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SDX
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 189,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 18 May 2026 189,223 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS upper rear bushes separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS beam pattern requirement only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS perished & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS front upper bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose/damaged clip (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS & OS

Rear NS & OS exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 187,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 186,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 185,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 184,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 183,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2020 179,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 179,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 178,311 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 178,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 164,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 137,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,970 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,957 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,856 miles

ENG COVERS==FR DISCS BADLY WORN==OIL LEAK==SLIGHT SPLITS FRON TOP ARM BUSHES

Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,856 miles

ENG COVERS==FR DISCS BADLY WORN==OIL LEAK==SLIGHT SPLITS FRON TOP ARM BUSHES

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,721 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 50,721 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,363 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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LT05 SDX is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT05 SDX, 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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LT05 SDX is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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