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V417 RUD

1999 Audi S4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,018 miles

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

front discs corroding.all four tyres worn on edges.front under trays damaged.brake piping coated.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 95,877 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)

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

front discs corroding.all four tyres worn on edges.front under trays damaged.brake piping coated.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,879 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,430 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,102 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 86,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,108 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 78,118 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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V417 RUD is a 1999 Audi S4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V417 RUD, 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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V417 RUD is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V417 RUD safe to buy?

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