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GF05 FNC

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,192 mi
Last recorded143,192 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FNC
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 143,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both shocker top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 140,121 miles

Central offside exhaust bracket/clamp broken

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken,still secure

Offside Front inner shaft boot worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dipstick tube insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2018 140,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central offside exhaust bracket/clamp broken

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken,still secure

Offside Front inner shaft boot worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dipstick tube insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,739 miles

exhaust note decibel level above manufacturers limits

n/s front shocker leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 115,543 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 104,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,810 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,802 miles

Exhaust and clamp fittings corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,429 miles

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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GF05 FNC is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF05 FNC, 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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What year was GF05 FNC registered?

GF05 FNC is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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