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V986 EVU

1999 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,261 mi
Last recorded175,261 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 EVU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 175,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 171,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 171,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 167,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 167,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 163,838 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 159,166 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 159,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 157,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 153,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 151,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 148,935 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 145,485 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 137,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 128,365 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,105 miles

both front brake disc corroded on inner faces

both rear suspension lower arm front bushes starting to split away

Fail 30 Jun 2011 107,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer 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)

both front brake disc corroded on inner faces

both rear suspension lower arm front bushes starting to split away

Pass 30 Jun 2010 100,344 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 100,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 90,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,465 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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V986 EVU is a 1999 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V986 EVU, 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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V986 EVU is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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