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VN05 UEL

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UEL
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,053 miles

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

Offside minor engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,579 miles

both front head/light units starting to tarnish

Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,571 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front head light units tarnished (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer side light (4.2.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,235 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,235 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,437 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,373 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position will not open (6.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 52,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 46,014 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear/of/side/tyre outer cover slight split /but not showing cords

Pass 29 May 2013 40,360 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,593 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but not reaching cords

Pass 18 May 2011 33,546 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside rear tail light inoperative(2 fitted)

Pass 18 May 2010 30,309 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 May 2009 26,500 miles

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 16 May 2008 22,916 miles

offside rear tyre slight damage to outer side-wall.

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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VN05 UEL is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN05 UEL, 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 VN05 UEL registered?

VN05 UEL is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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