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S686 LMO

1998 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,056 mi
Last recorded194,056 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 LMO
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 194,056 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 194,056 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 187,735 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

airbag light on

osf tyre splitting

rear discs worn

front discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2010 176,876 miles

both front discs slightly worn(inner face)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 176,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs slightly worn(inner face)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

screen cracked at n/s outside of swept area

Fail 12 Aug 2009 163,666 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

screen cracked at n/s outside of swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2008 149,720 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 149,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,532 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

suspected worn joint on o/s/f

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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S686 LMO is a 1998 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S686 LMO, 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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S686 LMO is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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