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FA54 NBM

2004 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,946 mi
Last recorded112,946 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NBM
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,946 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,231 miles

Front exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2023 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure brackets (4.1.1 (c))

Front exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2022 102,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 98,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2020 98,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,911 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,668 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damage borderline pass

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,259 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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FA54 NBM is a 2004 Audi S4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FA54 NBM, 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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FA54 NBM is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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