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S269 TKR

1998 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,356 mi
Last recorded185,356 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 TKR
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 185,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 185,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop links both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 179,470 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 179,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 157,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 148,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,823 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 146,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 140,632 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 140,630 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 133,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 156,272 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT AND POOR ON OUTER EDGES

advise new wiper blades

all brake discs worn and pads low, advise replacement

door hinges

intercooler pipe on n/s sheered mount, very close to fan

minor play in lower ball joints

n/s/f upper t.c arm bush perrished

rear roll bar drop links have play

suspect intermittant abs fault,abs lamp flashed on during tap test and cleared

Fail 4 Mar 2009 156,267 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 1.6MM LEGAL LIOMIT

advise new wiper blades

all brake discs worn and corroded, advise brake overhaul

both lower front trackcontrol arm ball joints have slight lift

door hinges siezing through lack of greese

n/s/f intercooler pipe has sheered mount, very close to fan

n/s/f upper frontmost tc arm bush deteriated

o/s/f upper rearmost track control bush deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2007 142,082 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 139,119 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 139,119 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 139,107 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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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S269 TKR is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S269 TKR, 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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S269 TKR is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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