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S827 BKP

1998 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,596 mi
Last recorded149,596 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 BKP
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 149,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 145,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake insecure Both pad retaining bolts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeves between old and new exhaust ( Two clamps missing ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 144,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 141,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,324 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 128,112 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 125,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 123,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 120,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 116,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,150 miles

airbag light on

revs hold up on idle but within limits

Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,458 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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S827 BKP is a 1998 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S827 BKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S827 BKP registered?

S827 BKP is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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