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Audi A4 SE TDI 115 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 SE TDI 115 reliable? We analysed 1,946 real MOT tests across 408 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,946 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.6%
Typical Mileage
168,548mi
Annual Mileage
7,971mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 SE TDI 115 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A4 SE TDI 115.

Specifications

Audi A4 SE TDI 115 — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Audi A4 SE TDI 115 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1896cc
Engine
115bhp
Power
11.2sec
0–62 mph
49.6mpg
Combined
152g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1896cc
Power
115 BHP
0–62 mph
11.2 sec
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Grey
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
49.6 mpg
Urban
37.2 mpg
Extra-urban
61.4 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1934

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
152 g/km Band G
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£200
Road tax (6 mo.)
£110
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Audi A4 SE TDI 115 record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Audi A4 SE TDI 115 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 SE TDI 115. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A4 SE TDI 115 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A4 SE TDI 115 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,046 mi/yr
Typical
7,971 mi/yr
Average
9,553 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,502 mi/yr

Audi A4 SE TDI 115 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A4 SE TDI 115 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
168,548 mi
75th Percentile
194,890 mi
95th Percentile
242,380 mi
Max Recorded
1,634,802 mi

How Does the Audi A4 SE TDI 115 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 SE TDI 115 THIS CAR 76.6% 1,946 168,548 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Peugeot 407 SE HDI 75.1% 3,575 131,665 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 SE TDI 115 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 SE TDI 115?

The Audi A4 SE TDI 115 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.6% across 1,946 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A4 SE TDI 115 owner drives around 7,971 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A4 SE TDI 115 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 SE TDI 115 reliable?
Based on 1,946 MOT tests, the Audi A4 SE TDI 115 has a 76.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 SE TDI 115?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 SE TDI 115 do per year?
The typical Audi A4 SE TDI 115 does around 7,971 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 SE TDI 115 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 SE TDI 115?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.