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SY05 FGP

2005 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FGP
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,215 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 100,696 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 98,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 91,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust system slight leak

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

exhaust front pipe flexis slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,442 miles

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

exhaust system/ flexi pipes deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 79,839 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded in various areas

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 73,176 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 73,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,556 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2014 57,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 35,474 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 28,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,610 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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SY05 FGP is a 2005 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY05 FGP, 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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SY05 FGP is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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