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SH55 ZDS

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ZDS
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,318 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 66,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join after cats (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,293 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,164 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,648 miles

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 6 Nov 2009 46,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

gearbox undertray broken and hanging loose

nearside undertray broken and hanging loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,328 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 33,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH55 ZDS is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH55 ZDS, 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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SH55 ZDS is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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