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YG05 XCF

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XCF
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,649 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,145 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

front disc faces corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,454 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs inner faces rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,025 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear discs 0/s n/s worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/m/ment light ON req ATTENTION off cyl/s

Fail 21 Mar 2013 73,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear discs 0/s n/s worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/m/ment light ON req ATTENTION off cyl/s

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,111 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,111 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

slight play offside upper balljoint (rear of)

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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YG05 XCF is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YG05 XCF, 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 YG05 XCF registered?

YG05 XCF is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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