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S4 XEO

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,077 mi
Last recorded141,077 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 XEO
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,920 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,261 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,254 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

Fail 15 Aug 2014 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

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

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 19 Aug 2013 57,490 miles

Rear brake pads soon will need replacing.

Slight oil weep from front of engine.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,979 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,402 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,026 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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S4 XEO is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S4 XEO, 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 S4 XEO registered?

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

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