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S4 RXL

1999 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 RXL
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 134,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 133,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 131,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 128,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 126,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff had slight oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 118,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff had slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 113,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 110,869 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lambda value borderline, probably due to slight leak in exhaust

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 95,587 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 88,278 miles

Lambda value on upper limit (See Gas Analysis Report)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 88,278 miles

Lambda value on upper limit (See Gas Analysis Report)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to wall.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 76,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 71,084 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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S4 RXL is a 1999 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S4 RXL, 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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What year was S4 RXL registered?

S4 RXL is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S4 RXL safe to buy?

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