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AE54 ZNX

2004 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,996 mi
Last recorded81,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZNX
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,996 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front front plastic undertray poorly secured

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear rotational noise from rear wheels

engine MIL flashed on mot test & reset on start up with no further indication.

front side windows down at time of test .blanked off & non operational

fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 81,996 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sunstrip (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective led side light flashes on when switched on (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective led side light flashes on when switched on (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

aluminium fuel filter corroded

front plastic undertray poorly fitted

front windows down at time of test & wouldn't operate.

rotational noise from rear wheels

Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides - outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both LED side light units have a slight flicker to them

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight engine oil leak

sun strip across swept area of windscreen

tailgate does not open on switch

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,937 miles

Both front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,802 miles

Both front wiper blades smear

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,322 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,257 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,246 miles

Aftermarket sun strip fitted to front windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

All four tyre valves perishing but not dangerous

Both front sidelights flickering slightly, but still emit a steady light

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 76,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,251 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,534 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery cover loose fitting

bonnet stay strut defective

boot stay struts defective

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery cover loose fitting

bonnet stay strut defective

boot stay struts defective

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,659 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,022 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Off side front outer constant velocity boot in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2012 107,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine managment lamp on

Off side front outer constant velocity boot in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,896 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside inner cv gator split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,940 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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AE54 ZNX is a 2004 Audi S4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AE54 ZNX, 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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AE54 ZNX is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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