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VB04 BYE

2004 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB04 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,356 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 117,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 109,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Slight cracks in side wall

Offside Front Tyre has slight crack in side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 84,955 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 84,955 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 78,261 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 54,239 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,208 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 39,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 35,718 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 31,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 31,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,479 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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VB04 BYE is a 2004 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VB04 BYE, 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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VB04 BYE is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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