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

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Is the Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT reliable? We analysed 1,300 real MOT tests across 247 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,300 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.5%
Typical Mileage
96,503mi
Annual Mileage
9,521mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT 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 CVT.

Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,422 mi/yr
Typical
9,521 mi/yr
Average
10,548 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,880 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
96,503 mi
75th Percentile
125,544 mi
95th Percentile
185,691 mi
Max Recorded
1,233,101 mi

How Does the Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT 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 CVT THIS CAR 88.5% 1,300 96,503 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
Mercedes-benz ML250 AMG Sport Bluetec Auto 88.5% 732 85,000 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT?

The Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 1,300 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 CVT owner drives around 9,521 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 CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT reliable?
Based on 1,300 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT has a 88.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT does around 9,521 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 S Line TDI CVT?
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.