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PB05 CAB

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB05 CAB
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 131,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,433 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 122,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 116,160 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant buckle in wrong position wrong side of stud, to low. (5.3.1u)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 106,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 96,605 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 65,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,323 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,662 miles

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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PB05 CAB is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PB05 CAB, 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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PB05 CAB is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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