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L50 SLS

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,968 mi
Last recorded68,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 SLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 61,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 54,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 47,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 47,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 47,015 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,680 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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L50 SLS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L50 SLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L50 SLS registered?

L50 SLS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is L50 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 SLS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L50 SLS have outstanding finance?

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