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DE61 XJU

2012 Audi S4 Avant

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 130,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 110,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,288 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,583 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,410 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,670 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,365 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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DE61 XJU is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE61 XJU, 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 DE61 XJU registered?

DE61 XJU is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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