MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,554 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Underside coated not allowing for full inspection
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to subframes.
Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Corrosion to subframes.
Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.
advise all tyres worn to 2/3mm
advise play in rear anti-roll bar links
advise rear brake discs corroded
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise all tyres worn to 2/3mm
advise play in rear anti-roll bar links
advise rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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S43 GGU is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S43 GGU, 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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S43 GGU is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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