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S40 HFR

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,495 mi
Last recorded154,495 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 HFR
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 154,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 150,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,879 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 147,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked tp cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 143,983 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisey

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limits and various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 143,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisey

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limits and various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 136,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 130,124 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 108,184 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,210 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,572 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED==OSR COIL SPRING CORRODING==RECC BFC==FR DISCS POOR FEEDING BACK UNDER BEAKING==OSF TYRE 3,40MM NSF 2,69MM WEARING EDGES

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,176 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,918 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,125 miles

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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S40 HFR is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 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 S40 HFR, 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 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S40 HFR registered?

S40 HFR is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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