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V278 UUD

1999 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,967 mi
Last recorded199,967 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 UUD
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 199,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes corroded

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring visual of components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 197,313 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Sep 2017 197,313 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 193,215 miles

Rear brake discs rust pitted

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 193,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs rust pitted

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 186,933 miles

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 186,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 181,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 181,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 175,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 170,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brake discs rust lipped.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 170,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rust lipped.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 165,227 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 165,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 162,136 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 162,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 153,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 150,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 142,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 135,609 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 135,609 miles

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

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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V278 UUD is a 1999 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V278 UUD, 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 27 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V278 UUD is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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