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196 ERC

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,502 mi
Last recorded124,502 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration196 ERC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 124,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,700 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,846 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 92,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 May 2018 87,587 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 80,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,857 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 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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196 ERC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 196 ERC, 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 196 ERC registered?

196 ERC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is 196 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 196 ERC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 196 ERC have outstanding finance?

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