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S278 AUA

1999 Audi S4

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,170 mi
Last recorded119,170 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 AUA
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 119,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 110,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 102,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle appears to be leaking water

Fail 18 Dec 2008 102,009 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle appears to be leaking water

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,241 miles

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

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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S278 AUA is a 1999 Audi S4 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S278 AUA, 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 S278 AUA registered?

S278 AUA is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S278 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 AUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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