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S427 NGF

1998 Audi S4

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,286 mi
Last recorded177,286 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 NGF
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 177,286 miles

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

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

Fail 21 May 2009 177,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 167,617 miles

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 May 2008 167,508 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 155,942 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 137,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 137,091 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts as boot loaded and seats folded down

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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S427 NGF is a 1998 Audi S4 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S427 NGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S427 NGF registered?

S427 NGF is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S427 NGF safe to buy?

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