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S242 WAT

1998 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 WAT
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,083 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 137,083 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,950 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag light on

knocking on front suspension no excessive play found

o/s/r cv boot split

tread cracked in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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

airbag light on

knocking on front suspension no excessive play found

o/s/r cv boot split

tread cracked in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,815 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 50,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,812 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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S242 WAT is a 1998 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S242 WAT, 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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S242 WAT is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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