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RE05 OAM

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,008 mi
Last recorded178,008 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OAM
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 178,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Nov 2021 174,576 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Nov 2020 172,205 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 May 2019 164,733 miles

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

cover and shields fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 163,657 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 162,028 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2015 162,028 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jan 2015 161,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 161,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 160,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 160,101 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Feb 2011 147,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 118,969 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Feb 2010 118,969 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,742 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,459 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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RE05 OAM is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE05 OAM, 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 RE05 OAM registered?

RE05 OAM is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RE05 OAM safe to buy?

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