MOT Status
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160,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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under side corroded
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under side corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Fuel system component leaking Around filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front fog lights are not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front fog lights are not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
reverse light not working
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All 4 brake discs corroded
offside front tyre as sidewall damage
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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S44 OEM is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 S44 OEM, 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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S44 OEM is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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