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RJ05 VMM

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VMM
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,129 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,008 miles

both front headlight lenses misted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front headlight lenses misted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 52,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,613 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,258 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

coolant level low.

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,692 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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RJ05 VMM is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ05 VMM, 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 RJ05 VMM registered?

RJ05 VMM is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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