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YC05 NUX

2005 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,653 mi
Last recorded152,653 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 NUX
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 152,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various front suspension arm bushes worn and dust covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2022 152,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various front suspension arm bushes worn and dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,410 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 152,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,280 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 116,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,960 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,334 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2010 33,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 33,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,863 miles

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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YC05 NUX is a 2005 Audi S4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC05 NUX, 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 YC05 NUX registered?

YC05 NUX is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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