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V318 FMS

1999 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

212,208 mi
Last recorded212,208 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 FMS
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 212,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 212,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 211,830 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 211,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2017 211,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 205,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 199,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 199,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 194,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 194,353 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 182,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 182,586 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 172,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 172,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 157,997 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 157,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

off side outter cv boot perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 143,738 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey

Fail 19 Jul 2010 143,738 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 28 May 2009 127,132 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 27 May 2009 127,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2008 111,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 96,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 82,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 82,541 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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V318 FMS is a 1999 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V318 FMS, 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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What year was V318 FMS registered?

V318 FMS is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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