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A21 XXN

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,278 mi
Last recorded165,278 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 165,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 165,273 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 160,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER & LOWER ARMS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER & LOWER ARMS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,023 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 155,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 134,638 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 124,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A21 XXN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 A21 XXN, 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 A21 XXN registered?

A21 XXN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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