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WU55 FZM

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,785 mi
Last recorded155,785 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 FZM
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 155,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 155,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,233 miles

All jacking points slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 144,778 miles

All jacking sills are damaged

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 144,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All jacking sills are damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 141,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Jacking point damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 141,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Jacking point damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,454 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 126,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine pans

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head lamp washer not working

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 113,332 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head lamp washer not working

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 108,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,605 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,584 miles

both rear tyers worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,082 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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WU55 FZM is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU55 FZM, 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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WU55 FZM is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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