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1516 DG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1516 DG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 120,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve detriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 103,002 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,130 miles

Auxiliary pulley noise - worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,130 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Auxiliary pulley noise - worn

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 94,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 65,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 49,376 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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1516 DG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 1516 DG, 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 1516 DG registered?

1516 DG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is 1516 DG safe to buy?

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