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LY05 HTN

2005 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HTN
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 123,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 121,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,619 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 115,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 109,051 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 105,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,664 miles

Both nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn but do not have excessive movement

Both offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn but do not have excessive movement

Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,664 miles

Both nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn but do not have excessive movement

Both offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn but do not have excessive movement

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,682 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,680 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,147 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,005 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,316 miles

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

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

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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LY05 HTN is a 2005 Audi S4 in Grey 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 LY05 HTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 HTN registered?

LY05 HTN is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is LY05 HTN safe to buy?

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