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SA53 ABS

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,693 mi
Last recorded98,693 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ABS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,693 miles

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 87,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,739 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,746 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,668 miles

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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SA53 ABS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA53 ABS, 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 SA53 ABS registered?

SA53 ABS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SA53 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 ABS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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