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S266 LLT

1998 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

207,121 mi
Last recorded207,121 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 LLT
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 207,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 205,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 203,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 202,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 200,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 199,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 190,722 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 185,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 182,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 182,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 180,499 miles

EXHAUST NOISY

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 180,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 175,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 166,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 156,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 156,556 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 148,158 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 142,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 142,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 137,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 125,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 114,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2007 114,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,157 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 101,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,198 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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S266 LLT is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S266 LLT, 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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S266 LLT is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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