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S208 EDX

1999 Audi S4 Avant

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,100 mi
Last recorded167,100 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4 Avant134,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 EDX
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 167,100 miles

slight exhaust blow at centre section

Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,877 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 164,230 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 164,224 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of the two arms, ball joint also has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 162,443 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 162,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle showing signs corrsion

Fail 18 Apr 2016 155,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle showing signs corrsion

Pass 9 Dec 2014 149,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 141,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all four discs corroded

both rear tyres 2/3mm and perished

exhaust system corroded

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level close to min

o/s wing mirror glass cracked but not affecting drivers view

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 20 Dec 2010 115,959 miles

o/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Dec 2009 107,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid level between min and max

exhaust system corroded

o/s wing mirror glass cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid level between min and max

exhaust system corroded

o/s wing mirror glass cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 5 Nov 2009 107,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

all four discs rusty

exhaust system corroded

o/s wing mirror glass cracked but not affecting drivers view

stone chips to screen

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,122 miles

crack in drivers mirror

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,607 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts not checked-childseats fitted

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear anti-rollbar link has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,006 miles

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

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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S208 EDX is a 1999 Audi S4 Avant in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 134,422 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 S208 EDX, 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 27 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S208 EDX is a 1999 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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