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S17 KCL

1998 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 KCL
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi,s (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi,s (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 115,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading out range (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 110,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 104,238 miles

advise off side front brake discs slighly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 98,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,592 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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S17 KCL is a 1998 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S17 KCL, 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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S17 KCL is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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