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S8 PTE

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 PTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 109,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 98,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S8 PTE is a 2012 Audi A4 in White 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 S8 PTE, 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 S8 PTE registered?

S8 PTE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is S8 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 PTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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