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NV05 FAU

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,662 mi
Last recorded116,662 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 FAU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,890 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall bead protector has damage

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,593 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

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

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 8 Aug 2016 78,762 miles

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

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

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,762 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,681 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2015 69,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,309 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,705 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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NV05 FAU is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV05 FAU, 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 NV05 FAU registered?

NV05 FAU is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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