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YX05 ZXG

2005 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,946 mi
Last recorded188,946 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi S473,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ZXG
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 188,946 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 188,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 182,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 180,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 176,420 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 176,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 173,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 171,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2015 155,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2014 138,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting is missing

Pass 3 May 2012 108,263 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 108,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear suspension bump stops perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops perishing

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut but not enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,571 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall,no cords or ply showing at time of test

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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YX05 ZXG is a 2005 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX05 ZXG, 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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YX05 ZXG is a 2005 Audi S4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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