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S4 DXC

2005 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 DXC
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,401 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

extensive undertrays fitted

nonestandard exhaust fitted

o/s handbrake sticking slightly

parking brake only just in limit

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorating

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box tail shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorating

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box tail shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,881 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,881 miles

oil leak from engine

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,571 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

slight damage to n/s front tyre out/wall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

slight damage to n/s front tyre out/wall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,323 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,891 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,891 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 25,116 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S4 DXC is a 2005 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S4 DXC, 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 S4 DXC registered?

S4 DXC is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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