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DA61 LCU

2012 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 LCU
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 126,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,868 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 114,591 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2022 101,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

washers need adjusting

Pass 14 May 2021 88,678 miles

both n/s/f top arm bushes perished

both o/s/f top arm bushes perished

both rear indicators faded

Fail 11 May 2021 88,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both n/s/f top arm bushes perished

both o/s/f top arm bushes perished

both rear indicators faded

Pass 13 May 2020 75,991 miles

both rear indicators faded

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

wipers smear

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,830 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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DA61 LCU is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 69,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA61 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA61 LCU registered?

DA61 LCU is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is DA61 LCU safe to buy?

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