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RS54 DEE

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 DEE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 130,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 127,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 123,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 120,436 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 120,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 111,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,916 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RS54 DEE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RS54 DEE, 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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RS54 DEE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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