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LV05 UDN

2005 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UDN
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,774 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed and very slow to return - requires assistance (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 91,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f close to 1.6mm limit + inner & outer edges 0mm o/s/f inner and outer edges 0mm - advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front seat belts slow to return - require assistance

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

severe engine miss-fire - emissions ok

Fail 14 Apr 2022 91,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f close to 1.6mm limit + inner & outer edges 0mm o/s/f inner and outer edges 0mm - advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front seat belts slow to return - require assistance

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

severe engine miss-fire - emissions ok

Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,389 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner boots splitting and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms on both sides inner bushes movement on centre pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 89,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner boots splitting and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms on both sides inner bushes movement on centre pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases l/h bank header to catalytic converter joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,073 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,070 miles

Brake performance not tested system has major leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,195 miles

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

both inner cv boots damp

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2019 87,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2014 61,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,209 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,314 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,672 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,672 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 UDN 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 71.4%.

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 UDN, 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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LV05 UDN is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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