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C8 YEN

1999 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 YEN
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 132,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 132,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 132,078 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,511 miles

both rear discs worn and lipped

drivers seat torn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,289 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear number plate is delaminating

Fail 18 Apr 2016 126,285 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective nearside linkage loose / broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,126 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside front and side indicator repeater bulbs colour is deteriorating.

Rear number plate is delaminating.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 121,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW AND HAVE WORN SMOOTH ON SHOULDERS QUITE BADLY

BOTH headlamps lenses are deteriorating quite badly.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Nearside front and side indicator repeater bulbs colour is deteriorating.

Rear number plate is delaminating.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,838 miles

centre exhaust box corroded.

front brake pads getting low.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,837 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded.

front brake pads getting low.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,362 miles

the front exhaust flexi section is perishing

the front number plate is delaminating

the rear brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the exhaust down pipe flexi sections are in poor condition

the front brake pads are 2 3rds worn

the n/s front tyre has damage to the limit on the outer side wall

the rear brake discs are worn

the rear inner hand brake, brake pads are low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,023 miles

Some play in nearside front lower suspension front arm ball joint.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some play in nearside front lower suspension front arm ball joint.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,105 miles

Front indicators discolouring to white.

Nearside front anti roll bar outer link bushes starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre getting to wear indicators.

Offside front tyre nearing limit, perishing on inner sidewall and inner sidewall also starting to split. Suggest tyre renewed.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,827 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,713 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 88,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 78,565 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,268 miles

** BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE VERY NEAR THE LEGAL LIMIT. **

Dust cover split on offside outer track rod end.

UNABLE TO CHECK THE REAR OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SEAT BELTS FULLY DUE TO CHILD SEAT INSTALLED

Fail 1 Feb 2006 72,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT

near side rear brake pad worn to the LIMIT

off side track rod end gaiter split

unable to fully test rear outer seat belts due to child seats

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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C8 YEN is a 1999 Audi S4 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C8 YEN, 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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C8 YEN is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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