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S389 KBW

1999 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,869 mi
Last recorded212,869 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 KBW
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 212,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 211,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 208,286 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 205,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 202,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2018 202,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 195,160 miles

Central exhaust box has corrosion to outer casing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward and offside (perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise anti corrosion protectant (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 189,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit also worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi at downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel tank support straps corroded

rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 189,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit also worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi at downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel tank support straps corroded

rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 179,077 miles

Rear differential leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2015 179,077 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Rear boot (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear differential leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2014 174,369 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 174,369 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 171,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 168,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 164,080 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 9 Nov 2010 159,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 154,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

items removed from interior mirror for mot

Pass 19 Nov 2008 146,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 131,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 113,564 miles

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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S389 KBW is a 1999 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S389 KBW, 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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S389 KBW is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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