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SM53 TOS

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,354 mi
Last recorded179,354 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 TOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 179,354 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 172,133 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 159,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 148,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 148,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi worn throw to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 131,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 116,835 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. N/S/F tyre has cuts sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cord. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,022 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 34,022 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM53 TOS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM53 TOS, 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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SM53 TOS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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