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FY04 VUA

2004 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S474,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 96,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 95,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 94,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 93,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards rear vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards rear vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 13 Feb 2021 92,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,633 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight wear to front brake discs, small lip on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,847 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight wear to front brake discs, small lip on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,380 miles

wear on rear tyre edges

damage to front bumper

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,911 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

nsf and osr tyre walls damaged

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,316 miles

Engine under tray damaged/missing.

Front fog light inop

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,316 miles

Engine under tray damaged/missing.

Front fog light inop

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyre treads are on 2mm

all tyres wearing on edges

engine coolant level low

engine undertray damaged

o/s/f door handle outer cover missing

Fail 25 Jun 2008 32,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyre treads are on 2mm

all tyres wearing on edges

engine coolant level low

engine undertray damaged

o/s/f door handle outer cover missing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,269 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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FY04 VUA is a 2004 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY04 VUA, 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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What year was FY04 VUA registered?

FY04 VUA is a 2004 Audi S4, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is FY04 VUA safe to buy?

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