MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
offside rear tyre wearing low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases right hand downpipe flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside rear tyre wearing low
centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded
lift in os and ns front lower ball joints
offside exhaust downpipe flex section leaking
engine cover and under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front strong advise tyre BADLY worn on edges
Nearside Front tyre damaged and BADLY worn on edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine cover fitted / under trays fitted
(centre joints) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Offside (outer) front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight damage to nearside outer cv gaiter - recommend replacement
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear exhaust pipe support bracket broken
rear no plate in poor condition
covers fitted to outer sills
engine undershield fitted
exhaust system corroded
front blades in poor condition
n/s track rod dust cover split
n/s/r suspension arm front bush starting to split from sleeve
rear no-plate in poor condition
surface cracks to n/s/f flexi brake hose
How Reliable is the Audi S4?
Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W491 JBV is a 2000 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 W491 JBV, 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 26 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W491 JBV is a 2000 Audi S4, first registered on 24 July 2000.
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