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AL11 TKD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,457 mi
Last recorded88,457 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 TKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,346 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,055 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 69,055 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,265 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,753 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,958 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AL11 TKD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AL11 TKD, 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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AL11 TKD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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