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S4 BCB

1998 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 BCB
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 111,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 111,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,982 miles

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose bracket corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 109,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,225 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust very poor condition + rear sleeve clamp broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,225 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust very poor condition + rear sleeve clamp broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,033 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 104,033 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,893 miles

Front & Rear Calipers Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil Leak Rear Diff

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,977 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,262 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,903 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,183 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 66,085 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,840 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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S4 BCB is a 1998 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S4 BCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S4 BCB is a 1998 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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