1998 Audi A4 2.7L Petrol · S4 TMY
1998 Audi A4 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 112,662 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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S4 TMY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 112,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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S4 TMY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (S4 TMY) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
S4 TMY Mileage History
- 16/08/2022111,988 mi
- 19/02/2024112,221 mi+233 mi
- 26/02/2025112,306 mi+85 mi
- 28/04/2026112,662 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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The four-link front suspension features long steel pinch bolts through the aluminum hub carriers that seize solid from galvanic corrosion and road salt, while the upper and lower control arm rubber bushes split and knock.
- Plenum Chamber Battery Drain Rubber Grommet Blockage & Brake Servo FloodingSerious
The battery tray sits in a bulkhead plenum chamber with two one-way rubber drain grommets that clog with road debris and pine needles. Trapped water submerges the brake servo, drawing water into the vacuum line and rusting the servo shell.
- 1.8T Longitudinal Oil Sump Sludge & Hydraulic Lifter StarvationSerious
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