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LIG 2205

1999 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,469 mi
Last recorded197,469 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 2205
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 197,469 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 193,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 188,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 187,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 187,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 183,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 179,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 171,420 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 25 Oct 2012 164,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 164,251 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 154,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 154,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 148,291 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 140,254 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 116,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 100,183 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 100,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 81,350 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall.

screw in offside rear tyre.

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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LIG 2205 is a 1999 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LIG 2205, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIG 2205 registered?

LIG 2205 is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is LIG 2205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 2205 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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