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Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE reliable? We analysed 565 real MOT tests across 267 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 565 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.2%
Typical Mileage
186,649mi
Annual Mileage
5,947mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE.

Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,820 mi/yr
Typical
5,947 mi/yr
Average
7,094 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,287 mi/yr

Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
186,649 mi
75th Percentile
233,334 mi
95th Percentile
295,251 mi
Max Recorded
483,002 mi

How Does the Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE THIS CAR 71.2% 565 186,649 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Ford Kuga Titanium Edition TDCI 97.7% 645 44,264 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE?

The Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.2% across 565 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE owner drives around 5,947 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE reliable?
Based on 565 MOT tests, the Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE has a 71.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE do per year?
The typical Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE does around 5,947 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.