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Audi A4 S Line TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 S Line TDI reliable? We analysed 11,423 real MOT tests across 2,434 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 11,423 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.2%
Typical Mileage
119,229mi
Annual Mileage
8,981mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Audi A4 S Line TDI Number Plates

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

Audi A4 S Line TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,100 mi/yr
Typical
8,981 mi/yr
Average
9,675 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,356 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Line TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
119,229 mi
75th Percentile
151,037 mi
95th Percentile
193,177 mi
Max Recorded
1,332,594 mi

How Does the Audi A4 S Line TDI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 S Line TDI THIS CAR 82.2% 11,423 119,229 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
Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 91.3% 5,016 12,240 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 S Line TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 S Line TDI?

The Audi A4 S Line TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.2% across 11,423 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A4 S Line TDI owner drives around 8,981 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 S Line TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Line TDI reliable?
Based on 11,423 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Line TDI has a 82.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Line TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Line TDI do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Line TDI does around 8,981 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Line TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 S Line TDI?
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.