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SB61 XBJ

2012 Audi S4 Avant

White Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,629 mi
Last recorded106,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XBJ
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 106,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,255 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,434 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,935 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,182 miles

Wheels heavily scawed

Wrong size wheels and tyres for make of car

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,472 miles

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

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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SB61 XBJ is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in White with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB61 XBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB61 XBJ registered?

SB61 XBJ is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is SB61 XBJ safe to buy?

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