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S400 JJB

1999 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 JJB
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 174,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 174,169 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 173,829 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 173,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 173,530 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 172,345 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 171,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 170,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 169,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 168,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 168,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 168,132 miles

emissions erratic

Pass 23 Aug 2013 165,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 158,862 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 13 Nov 2009 156,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 146,311 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 131,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 119,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 119,411 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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S400 JJB is a 1999 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S400 JJB, 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 S400 JJB registered?

S400 JJB is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is S400 JJB safe to buy?

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