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SY54 DDN

2004 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 110,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 110,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,936 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,841 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 107,839 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,720 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn general wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

covers on sills

gearbox under tray missing

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty middle silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 84,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty middle silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,825 miles

cut in side wall on nearside front tyre but no reinforcing showing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,994 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle in a rusted condition

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle in a rusted condition

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,133 miles

brake discs have alot of surface rust-both rear tyres near 2mm markers

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,337 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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SY54 DDN is a 2004 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY54 DDN, 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 SY54 DDN registered?

SY54 DDN is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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