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SN05 YZS

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YZS
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 130,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,771 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,818 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 117,818 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,820 miles

exhaust center section/box very corroded

rear brake application uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,900 miles

both front lower front suspension arm outer ball joint covers perished and cracking

both front lower shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,381 miles

nail in n\s\r tyre

rear exhaust system centre box deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,263 miles

o/s floor undercover damaged and insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,778 miles

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 4 Feb 2011 64,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,661 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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SN05 YZS is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SN05 YZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN05 YZS registered?

SN05 YZS is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is SN05 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 YZS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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