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S4 WXR

2005 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 WXR
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 116,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox slight leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,240 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 111,240 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 107,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,023 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine misty with oil

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front upper arm bushes slightly perished

exhaust clamps slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,967 miles

advise both front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S4 WXR is a 2005 Audi S4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S4 WXR, 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 S4 WXR registered?

S4 WXR is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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