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VA04 TYT

2004 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,925 mi
Last recorded89,925 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 TYT
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 89,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components both sides front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery light illuminated on dash

underside of engine bay oily

Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,394 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,393 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2022 89,393 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 89,265 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 84,974 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 84,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 80,065 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fittd

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 800,065 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fittd

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 78,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,584 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 76,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,619 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,894 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,900 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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VA04 TYT is a 2004 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VA04 TYT, 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 VA04 TYT registered?

VA04 TYT is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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