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SE54 CHE

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 CHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 111,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 82,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 76,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,737 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,769 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 71,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 66,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,442 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,588 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 53,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,288 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,286 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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SE54 CHE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE54 CHE, 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 SE54 CHE registered?

SE54 CHE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is SE54 CHE safe to buy?

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