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YL53 UET

2004 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,617 mi
Last recorded163,617 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UET
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 163,617 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

transission pipes slight weep

Fail 4 Sep 2025 163,617 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded/crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open boot, inside not tested (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached front inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

transmition pipes slight weep

Pass 15 Feb 2023 163,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 160,488 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 156,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 151,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 151,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 143,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,345 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,803 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,996 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,995 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,303 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 59,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,723 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 42,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,424 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YL53 UET is a 2004 Audi S4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YL53 UET, 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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YL53 UET is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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