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S265 NSA

1998 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

218,499 mi
Last recorded218,499 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 NSA
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 218,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 209,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 197,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 187,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 179,404 miles

Unable to check outer sills due to skirts fitted

Fail 7 May 2022 179,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Unable to check outer sills due to skirts fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 179,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 176,736 miles

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 175,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 169,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes,unions corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrules corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside rear track rod end boot slight damage

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside front Inner wing area corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill lip & floor areas corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 169,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes,unions corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrules corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside rear track rod end boot slight damage

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside front Inner wing area corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill lip & floor areas corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 164,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 146,666 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 140,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre caps fitted

coolent leak

front bumper insecure on both corners

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

snow tyre fitted to offside rear

suspension leveling device corroded and damaged

under body corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension heavily corroded

all underbody corroded

backbox outer shell starting to corrode

bodywork starting to corrode

centre caps

coolant leaks

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

middle box outer shell corroded

offside front bumper slightly insecure

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

snow tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 138,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,452 miles

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

spare wheel and tyre damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,008 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,560 miles

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight play in osf top suspension arm ball joint

Fail 5 Sep 2008 81,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight play in osf top suspension arm ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,301 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 54,301 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,045 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S265 NSA is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S265 NSA, 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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S265 NSA is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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