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S390 KDY

1999 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,977 mi
Last recorded151,977 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 KDY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 151,977 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 151,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 149,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated fitted on subframe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively jet washer to high (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated fitted on subframe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 140,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav bracket ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,375 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 135,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 128,477 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 128,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,807 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,807 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 122,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 122,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 118,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2012 118,504 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2011 115,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 114,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 110,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,499 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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S390 KDY is a 1999 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,706 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 S390 KDY, 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 27 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S390 KDY registered?

S390 KDY is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S390 KDY safe to buy?

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