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FST 1X

1998 Audi S4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFST 1X
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 115,873 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 114,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 111,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,424 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,164 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 106,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 104,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake hose slighty twisted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,177 miles

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

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

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

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)

condition of front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2011 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,540 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak at rear diff

wear on front discs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,964 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills have cosmetic covers and cant see condition of sills.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both n/s and o/s outer sills have plastic covers,cant see condition of sills.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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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FST 1X is a 1998 Audi S4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,696 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 FST 1X, 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 28 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FST 1X registered?

FST 1X is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is FST 1X safe to buy?

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