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HF05 PVU

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,355 mi
Last recorded94,355 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PVU
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seats.. ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 94,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both Side. (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seats.. ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2015 90,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,900 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,362 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,975 miles

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

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

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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HF05 PVU is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HF05 PVU, 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 HF05 PVU registered?

HF05 PVU is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is HF05 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 PVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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