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VK54 FCF

2004 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 114,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,205 miles

All jacking points corroded

Front subframe undersealed

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 109,183 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All jacking points corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,072 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,047 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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 13 Oct 2020 101,151 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps-benefit given to presenter (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps-benefit given to presenter (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 92,033 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps-benefit given to presenter (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-Benefit given to presenter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 82,852 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 82,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,611 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside back box slightly leaking

nearside front tyre has cuts

Fail 23 May 2013 69,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside back box slightly leaking

nearside front tyre has cuts

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 50,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,471 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 43,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 34,695 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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VK54 FCF is a 2004 Audi S4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VK54 FCF, 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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VK54 FCF is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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