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RL55 NHT

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,629 mi
Last recorded116,629 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NHT
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 116,629 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 116,628 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Both Centre Section Clamps Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Rear Silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 114,619 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 105,962 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 99,775 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Dec 2017 92,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,380 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,689 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,802 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,677 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewalls due to under-inflation

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 54,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 54,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,144 miles

eng.oil level low power steering oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,761 miles

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

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

Offside 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 23 Sep 2009 35,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,073 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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RL55 NHT is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL55 NHT, 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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RL55 NHT is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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