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S99 RBR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,714 mi
Last recorded143,714 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 RBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 143,714 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside upper suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 136,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 136,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres at rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 119,525 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres becoming slightly cracked / perished / side walls starting to crack

Fail 2 Sep 2023 119,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 114,428 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded on edges / starting to encroach onto braking surface

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,796 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,060 miles

Rear child seats fitted

engine covers/under trays fitted

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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S99 RBR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 S99 RBR, 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 S99 RBR registered?

S99 RBR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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