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S17 LLM

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,208 mi
Last recorded228,208 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 LLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 228,208 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2025 217,641 miles

under tray fitted, underside fully wet

Fail 3 Oct 2025 217,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted, underside fully wet

Pass 19 Oct 2024 202,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 191,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 180,511 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,690 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 168,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear (Curved Arm) Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CLEAN EMISSIONS

Covers & Shields Fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Front Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides)

N/S/F Suspension Cover Missing, It Has Been Tapped up

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 159,060 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2019 142,465 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,913 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,933 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,912 miles

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

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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S17 LLM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S17 LLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S17 LLM registered?

S17 LLM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is S17 LLM safe to buy?

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