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CN54 VAU

2004 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,000 mi
Last recorded108,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VAU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 108,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 101,710 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 101,432 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 100,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 95,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 92,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 88,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 86,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,956 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 84,956 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 83,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 81,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,420 miles

Both headlight lens faded & scratched, beam pattern ok

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

side skirt covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2015 67,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front steering rack inner joint slight play

offside rear tyre wear on edges of tread area

Pass 8 May 2015 67,976 miles

nearside front steering rack inner joint slight play

offside rear tyre wear on edges of tread area

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,889 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,888 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,047 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,477 miles

Oil leak

front part of under tray broken

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,808 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 18,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,619 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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CN54 VAU is a 2004 Audi S4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN54 VAU, 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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CN54 VAU is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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