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LV05 UDK

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UDK
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,888 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushings and lower front, rear arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,987 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,987 miles

Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose union on nearside rear brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 65,945 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,779 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 59,745 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 54,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 43,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,284 miles

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

Puncture to offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Puncture to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 36,331 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 26,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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LV05 UDK 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 LV05 UDK, 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 LV05 UDK registered?

LV05 UDK is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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