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S456 LVY

1998 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 LVY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 101,599 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 101,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,373 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,561 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,228 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 77,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 60,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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S456 LVY is a 1998 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S456 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 S456 LVY registered?

S456 LVY is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S456 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S456 LVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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