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A8 UUV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,283 mi
Last recorded179,283 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 179,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm measured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 179,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm measured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 165,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield coming loose

Fail 2 Oct 2024 164,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (curved) lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost lower (curved) arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield coming loose

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,932 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 152,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,578 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 111,330 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,517 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 98,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 90,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,292 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 77,292 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 65,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

Pass 29 May 2015 65,469 miles

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

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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A8 UUV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A8 UUV, 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 A8 UUV registered?

A8 UUV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is A8 UUV safe to buy?

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