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S135 SBD

1998 Audi S4

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,759 mi
Last recorded206,759 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 SBD
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 206,759 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 206,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 196,701 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 196,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 181,947 miles

o/s Catalytic converter rattling

Fail 11 Nov 2011 181,987 miles

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

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

o/s Catalytic converter rattling

Pass 12 Nov 2010 165,475 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 165,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 149,411 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 149,411 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 131,504 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,689 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 97,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,572 miles

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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S135 SBD is a 1998 Audi S4 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S135 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S135 SBD registered?

S135 SBD is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S135 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S135 SBD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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