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LB61 UBP

2012 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,772 mi
Last recorded70,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 UBP
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 70,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE ( BENT ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,047 miles

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 67,047 miles

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,179 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray's fitted.

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/sf and o/s/r tyre's have cut's in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,234 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 62,220 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf and nsf inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under-Tray fitted not able to inspect some components

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper - Inner suspension arm bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Visible slow puncture ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSF,NSF,OSR -Slight misting of oil but not affecting damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect osf and nsf shocks have light misting,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf both upper suspension arms inner bushes have some deterioration,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end has slight play,advise ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 43,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect osf and nsf shocks have light misting,advise (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf both upper suspension arms inner bushes have some deterioration,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end has slight play,advise ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,147 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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LB61 UBP is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in Black 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 LB61 UBP, 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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LB61 UBP is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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