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ACU 488L

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,627 mi
Last recorded125,627 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 488L
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 125,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,650 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 47,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,063 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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ACU 488L is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ACU 488L, 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 ACU 488L registered?

ACU 488L is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is ACU 488L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 488L 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.

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