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S4 XEB

2004 Audi S4

Black Lpg 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,839 mi
Last recorded179,839 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 XEB
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 179,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 179,839 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 177,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 177,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 175,735 miles

Central Rear Lower engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2019 175,733 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective lambda to high (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb incorrect fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail upper front wishbone arm massive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2018 170,286 miles

Can not see brake fluid in resevoir

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight damage to nearside front and nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2017 165,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 165,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 158,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 157,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 157,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 156,408 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 31 May 2013 148,066 miles

Offside front tyre inner wall cracked/perished but not exposing cord

Fail 31 May 2013 148,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre inner wall cracked/perished but not exposing cord

Pass 29 May 2012 140,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,048 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 131,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 111,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 99,499 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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S4 XEB is a 2004 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,502 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 S4 XEB, 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 22 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S4 XEB is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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