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S790 AOW

1998 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,849 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 135,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 134,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 128,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 125,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 119,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 119,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,480 miles

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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S790 AOW is a 1998 Audi S4 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S790 AOW, 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 S790 AOW registered?

S790 AOW is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S790 AOW safe to buy?

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