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S400 TUT

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,955 mi
Last recorded198,955 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 TUT
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 198,955 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 193,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 190,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 185,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 185,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 182,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 177,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 176,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 158,634 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,902 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 134,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,105 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,105 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,043 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 45,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,645 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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S400 TUT is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S400 TUT, 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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What year was S400 TUT registered?

S400 TUT is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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