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S275 BVO

1999 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,085 mi
Last recorded216,085 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 BVO
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 216,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 214,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 213,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 212,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 209,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 209,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 203,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 203,193 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 193,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 185,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 176,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 164,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 156,203 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 156,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 145,247 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 145,247 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 140,041 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 140,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on

All rear top arm bushes perished and seperating

Front and rear brake discs corroded, brake efficiency only just met

Front bumper damaged and slightly loose - no sharp edges

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

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Nearside rear control arm ball joint boot split

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 128,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 112,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 112,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2007 112,443 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,149 miles

both rear tyres appear to be scalloped/worn flatspots may possibly cause noise on road

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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S275 BVO is a 1999 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S275 BVO, 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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S275 BVO is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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