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MA54 BYE

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm where the damper bolts on (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm where the damper bolts on (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,998 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,597 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 81,597 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,859 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tested wet condition

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,033 miles

chip in windscrfeen just in limits outer sill covers fitted

handbrake just in limits

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,866 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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MA54 BYE 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 76.5%.

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 MA54 BYE, 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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MA54 BYE is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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