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SA04 DBZ

2004 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,929 mi
Last recorded72,929 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2025 72,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 68,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,661 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,199 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,904 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside and offside brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,155 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,522 miles

Nearside headlight just within beam limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,038 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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SA04 DBZ is a 2004 Audi S4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SA04 DBZ, 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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What year was SA04 DBZ registered?

SA04 DBZ is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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