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AE02 LAN

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 114,965 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 110,298 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,958 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced broken lens and has an increase of water inside. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 83,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,580 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm tread

under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,210 miles

plastic covers fitted over fuel and brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,190 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,698 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,098 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE02 LAN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 AE02 LAN, 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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AE02 LAN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AE02 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 LAN shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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