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P888 AKE

2009 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S472,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 AKE
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,242 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 105,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on but brake pads appear to have 4mm on front and 6mm on visual inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear plastic shock absorber shroud insecure

Plastic under trays and engine covers fitted not able to carry out full inspection

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2022 104,620 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both centre silencers/pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has moisture behind lense (1.7.5a)

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

full under body trays fitted under both sides of the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,801 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section claps corroded off (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,049 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 58,063 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 48,539 miles

Offside 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)

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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P888 AKE is a 2009 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 72,887 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 P888 AKE, 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 17 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P888 AKE is a 2009 Audi S4, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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