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V488 EBL

1999 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,601 mi
Last recorded165,601 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 165,601 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 165,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,404 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,262 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 123,243 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 122,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 122,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,138 miles

Offside Rear shock slight misting of oil

slight exhaust leak at o/s exhaust flexi

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,138 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 114,138 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,257 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,918 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 91,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 84,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 84,303 miles

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

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

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

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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V488 EBL is a 1999 Audi S4 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V488 EBL, 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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V488 EBL is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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