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V590 DVU

1999 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,625 mi
Last recorded201,625 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 201,625 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 201,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 196,404 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 196,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 192,257 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 192,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Curved arm, ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm, ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 183,794 miles

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn near to limit and perished badly on sidewall

offside rear tyre worn near to limit and perished badly on sidewall

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 183,792 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

heat shield at rear diff insecure

nearside rear tyre worn near to limit and perished badly on sidewall

offside rear tyre worn near to limit and perished badly on sidewall

offside repeater lens missing

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 178,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 178,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Both front brake hoses fouling wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2020 174,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 171,697 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 171,696 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 169,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outside sidewall.tyre also worn close to minimum limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 169,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outside sidewall.tyre also worn close to minimum limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 167,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 163,980 miles

Offside repeater colour deteriorated to the limits

nail / screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 158,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired repaired with a filler compound (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 158,379 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged brake disc mounting flange badly corroded through at a mounting point (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 156,738 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 156,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 154,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f braided brake hose rub wheel on lock

Pass 23 Jul 2012 152,296 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 141,195 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar "C" link bushes are worn near to the limits.

Nearside front lower suspension arm lower ball joint worn to the limits. ( front arm )

Offside front anti roll bar "C" link bushes are wearing.

Offside front lower suspension arm lower ball joint worn. ( nearing limits )

Offside rear anti roll bar link road lower ball joint has some wear in it.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 133,171 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes seperating.

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

off side front lower suspension swivel has small amount of play in it.

off side front tyre low on inner edge of tread.

small amount of play in off side rear anti roll bar link lower ball joint.

unable to fully test of side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 126,418 miles

slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link joint.

unable to fully test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 126,418 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear brake disc in poor condition.

slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link joint.

unable to fully test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,518 miles

*** MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE TURBO AREA ***

Front brake pads ( nearside ) are wearing thin.

Offside ane nearside rear upper suspension arm rear mounting bushes are debonding.

Rear antiroll bar offside link rod has slight play in a lower ball joint.

Some play in nearside and offside front lower front mounted suspension arm balls joints.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 104,398 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 104,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,303 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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V590 DVU is a 1999 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V590 DVU, 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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V590 DVU is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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