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R55 BJB

2012 Audi S4 Avant

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BJB
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,648 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 97,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,678 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,241 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,749 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm. wearing in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm. wearing in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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R55 BJB is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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 R55 BJB, 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 R55 BJB registered?

R55 BJB is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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The MOT history for R55 BJB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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