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DY04 APX

2004 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,477 mi
Last recorded202,477 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S4 Avant88,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 APX
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 202,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 7 Aug 2024 198,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 198,733 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak join (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak offside post cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 195,984 miles

Central exhaust heatguard insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow rear box nearside /offside (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 195,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central exhaust heatguard insecure /fixings broken

Nearside Front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 8 Apr 2023 195,731 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess high co and poor engine running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 183,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 182,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 170,976 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 170,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,129 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 127,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,389 miles

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,453 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,555 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,761 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,612 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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DY04 APX is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 88,332 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 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY04 APX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY04 APX is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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