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T47 SCD

1998 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,913 mi
Last recorded82,913 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi S4122,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 SCD
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 70,940 miles

Oil leaks

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,262 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre slight damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre slight damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,871 miles

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

Slight damaged to both nearside tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front steering geometry required †different rear tyre tread patterns

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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T47 SCD is a 1998 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T47 SCD, 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 T47 SCD registered?

T47 SCD is a 1998 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T47 SCD safe to buy?

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