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OV61 SBU

2012 Audi S4

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi S459,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 SBU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,166 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,155 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,142 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 40,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,337 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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OV61 SBU is a 2012 Audi S4 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 59,784 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV61 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV61 SBU is a 2012 Audi S4, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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