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S25 DCJ

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 DCJ
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 146,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F FRONT LOWER ARM BALLJOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 146,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F REAR LOWER ARM BALLJOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F REAR LOWER ARM BALLJOINT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification KNUCKLE HAS BEEN CUT CAUSING A WEAK POINT (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F FRONT LOWER ARM BALLJOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 145,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 136,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 129,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 127,294 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,007 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,175 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,173 miles

Centre exhaust system has slight corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front side light bulb slightly dim

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,116 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 96,116 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,757 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,757 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,349 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,348 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,027 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,494 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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S25 DCJ is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S25 DCJ, 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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S25 DCJ is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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