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S696 NFV

1998 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,390 mi
Last recorded174,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 NFV
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 174,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2010 152,460 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 146,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 145,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 145,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 142,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 112,285 miles

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

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

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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S696 NFV is a 1998 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S696 NFV, 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 S696 NFV registered?

S696 NFV is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S696 NFV safe to buy?

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