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S399 LVY

1998 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,200 mi
Last recorded154,200 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 LVY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 154,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 154,153 miles

front brake discs inner faces badly corroded.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 153,313 miles

near side front ride height sensor lower clip insecure .

near side rear tyre worn to the wear indicator bars.

off side front upper arm inner bush seperated near to limit (rear arm of the pair.)

off side rear tyre outer side wall damaged to the limit.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 150,202 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED TO LIMIT OUTER SIDE WALL.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 150,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO THE LIMIT.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE AND IS ALSO SPLIT TO THE LIMIT AROUND INNER SIDE WALL.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 144,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 139,086 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 139,064 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

** AIR BAG warning lamp is staying on.

BRAKE warning lamp is staying on.

Back diff is leaking fluid.

Rear brake pads appear very low.

Slight damage to offside front wheel inner rim.

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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S399 LVY is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S399 LVY, 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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What year was S399 LVY registered?

S399 LVY is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S399 LVY safe to buy?

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