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LJ04 FJY

2004 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,963 mi
Last recorded152,963 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi S4 Avant88,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FJY
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 152,963 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 152,488 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 151,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 151,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 146,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2020 143,326 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 137,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 129,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2018 129,237 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,240 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,285 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect inner brake pads

Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 86,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp switch poor in operation

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,011 miles

wear on tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,694 miles

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

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres signe of side wall damage

Pass 2 May 2007 18,169 miles

n/s/rear tyre slight sidewall damage

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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LJ04 FJY is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ04 FJY, 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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LJ04 FJY is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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