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S873 VDP

1998 Audi S4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,719 mi
Last recorded133,719 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 VDP
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,869 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 128,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,176 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

car is very low

Fail 8 Jul 2014 118,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

car is very low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,783 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,920 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

offside front indicator lense is damp

rear differential is leaking oil

spare wheel rim is damaged

wipers are starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2012 100,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear differential is leaking oil

spare wheel rim is damaged

wipers are starting to split

offside front indicator lense is damp

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

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,324 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,489 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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S873 VDP is a 1998 Audi S4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S873 VDP, 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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S873 VDP is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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