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C23 PEV

2012 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,799 mi
Last recorded94,799 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 PEV
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 94,799 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 87,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,538 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 76,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,220 miles

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,440 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator light on (3.5.1g)

Front tyres 2mm on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 41,907 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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C23 PEV is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 69,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C23 PEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C23 PEV registered?

C23 PEV is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is C23 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 PEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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