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MM54 ZUA

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,565 mi
Last recorded161,565 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 ZUA
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 161,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust also incomplete not reaching rear of vehicle (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated onto caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated onto caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 159,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very close to cords also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 145,508 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 132,980 miles

Exhaust flexis corroded X2

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 132,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both joints at 'Y' branch (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust flexis corroded X2

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 125,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,487 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust shield loose

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight clunking noise from nearside on lock to lock check

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 106,194 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 106,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake pads are low.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,513 miles

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

child seat fitted to the centre and nearside rear seats

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2009 55,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,565 miles

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

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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MM54 ZUA is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM54 ZUA, 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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MM54 ZUA is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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