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

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Is the Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI reliable? We analysed 1,102 real MOT tests across 359 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,102 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
82,204mi
Annual Mileage
10,470mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 SE Ultra 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 SE Ultra TDI.

Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
7,695 mi/yr
Typical
10,470 mi/yr
Average
11,761 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,565 mi/yr

Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
82,204 mi
75th Percentile
104,312 mi
95th Percentile
144,548 mi
Max Recorded
231,058 mi

How Does the Audi A4 SE Ultra 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 SE Ultra TDI THIS CAR 91.7% 1,102 82,204 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
Volvo XC40 Inscrpt Pro B5 MHEV AWD A 92.2% 837 26,774 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI?

The Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 1,102 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI owner drives around 10,470 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 SE Ultra TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI reliable?
Based on 1,102 MOT tests, the Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI do per year?
The typical Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI does around 10,470 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 SE Ultra 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.