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RA54 MRY

2004 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,951 mi
Last recorded145,951 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi S4 Avant88,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 MRY
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 145,951 miles

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

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

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

forward exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and centre box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,984 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 137,945 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting area rotted adj to suspension mounting and sub frame mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 135,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet release catch broken but still opens

Fail 25 Aug 2022 135,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

bonnet release catch broken but still opens

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have corrosion on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2021 131,304 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have corrosion on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,405 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 114,899 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 100,591 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight misshape across tread

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,830 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers under car causing restricted view of some components

rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 71,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2013 66,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 54,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,522 miles

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

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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RA54 MRY is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA54 MRY, 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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RA54 MRY is a 2004 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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