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S4 XEP

2004 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,306 mi
Last recorded153,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 XEP
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 153,306 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 153,230 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint gone (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 146,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 145,487 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 144,430 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 143,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside back box heat shield loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 137,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 137,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 137,646 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 122,474 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 122,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,804 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,094 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,630 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 99,630 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS OPERATE SLOWER THAN EXPECTED

Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,555 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS OPERATE SLOWER THAN EXPECTED

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,377 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,197 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,702 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,702 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,108 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,822 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 XEP is a 2004 Audi S4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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