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MV55 LUA

2005 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,539 mi
Last recorded156,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 156,539 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 142,536 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,405 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 135,596 miles

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 135,432 miles

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits bank (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,972 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,245 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 129,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,834 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 121,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,685 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,540 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,876 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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MV55 LUA is a 2005 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV55 LUA, 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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What year was MV55 LUA registered?

MV55 LUA is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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