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DV05 SWY

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,019 mi
Last recorded165,019 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 165,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 164,687 miles

ALTENATOR LIGHT ON

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 164,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HAS CUT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALTENATOR LIGHT ON

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 155,650 miles

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

rear wiper arm loose

undertray broken

Fail 5 Aug 2020 155,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear wiper arm loose

undertray broken

Pass 8 May 2018 147,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 128,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,996 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 117,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,960 miles

offside front window does not open

oil filler cap broken

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,692 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,881 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,881 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)

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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DV05 SWY is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 86,880 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 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV05 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV05 SWY is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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