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YG05 YDK

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,387 mi
Last recorded173,387 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YDK
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 173,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 168,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 166,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 160,520 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 150,488 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside headlamp washer draining reservoir

Pass 13 May 2016 136,096 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 13 May 2016 136,096 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 16 May 2015 129,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 123,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2013 114,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 104,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s/f discs wearing thin & ridged

Pass 7 May 2011 90,692 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp warning light on dash.

Pass 7 May 2010 74,648 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 47,388 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

engine coolant level low

engine oil on minimum level mark

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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YG05 YDK is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG05 YDK, 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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What year was YG05 YDK registered?

YG05 YDK is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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