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SS53 VRS

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,678 mi
Last recorded109,678 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS53 VRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 109,678 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,573 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,328 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))

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,301 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 97,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 80,461 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2017 72,630 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 51,408 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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SS53 VRS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SS53 VRS, 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 SS53 VRS registered?

SS53 VRS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is SS53 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS53 VRS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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