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V53 ETC

1999 Audi S4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 127,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,899 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,834 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,647 miles

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

plastic sill trims fitted restricting view

rear exhaust section corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 118,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arms and fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,008 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,008 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,394 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,022 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 112,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 108,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,945 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,076 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,557 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 100,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 99,444 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 97,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 93,526 miles

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

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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V53 ETC is a 1999 Audi S4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V53 ETC, 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 V53 ETC registered?

V53 ETC is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V53 ETC safe to buy?

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