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S400 SDR

2003 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,715 mi
Last recorded156,715 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi S487,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 SDR
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 156,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 156,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 155,674 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 155,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 153,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2018 136,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 123,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2015 115,989 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,861 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 58,584 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2008 37,329 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,329 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,915 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S400 SDR is a 2003 Audi S4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 87,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S400 SDR, 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 23 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S400 SDR registered?

S400 SDR is a 2003 Audi S4, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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