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V473 TVY

1999 Audi S4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,880 mi
Last recorded164,880 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 TVY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 164,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 163,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 159,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 153,149 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 153,149 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 148,442 miles

1x bulb innop in high level stop light

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 148,442 miles

1x bulb innop in high level stop light

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 144,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 144,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 136,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 132,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 127,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 120,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 120,311 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 109,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 109,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,389 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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V473 TVY is a 1999 Audi S4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V473 TVY, 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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V473 TVY is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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