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AF12 WDA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 147,705 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear diff lower bush parted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush delaminated and walked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper forward suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 135,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,644 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS wishbone central bushes delaminating not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 118,644 miles

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

Central Front Noise from auxilliary belt area

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS wishbone central bushes delaminating not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 98,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,029 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 92,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr flexi hose not secure in its housing

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr flexi hose not secure in its housing

Pass 13 May 2015 55,599 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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AF12 WDA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF12 WDA, 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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AF12 WDA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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