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YY54 WGA

2005 Audi S4 Avant

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi S4 Avant86,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 WGA
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 92,677 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,285 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 91,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,215 miles

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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,906 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,771 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower/front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 64,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,418 miles

rear brake discs slighlty corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 59,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake discs slighlty corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,641 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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YY54 WGA is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YY54 WGA, 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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YY54 WGA is a 2005 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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