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ST04 VHC

2004 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Gas bi-fuel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi S4 Avant88,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VHC
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,946 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,013 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth measured 1.8 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,728 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 53,725 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

exhaust corrored

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 52,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2012 52,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 50,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 45,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 36,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,518 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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ST04 VHC is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 88,332 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 ST04 VHC, 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 22 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST04 VHC registered?

ST04 VHC is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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