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A22 DAH

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

155,927 mi
Last recorded155,927 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 155,927 miles

undertrays

Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,236 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 151,430 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front front heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2025 151,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front heatshield insecure front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2025 151,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front heatshield insecure front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 143,652 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side - reduced effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 140,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,635 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 136,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 136,727 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,262 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,202 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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 99,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,681 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,600 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2013 62,653 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 54,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,794 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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A22 DAH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 A22 DAH, 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 A22 DAH registered?

A22 DAH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is A22 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 DAH shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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