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AO12 MBF

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,657 mi
Last recorded143,657 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,657 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 143,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 115,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,536 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,709 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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AO12 MBF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO12 MBF, 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 AO12 MBF registered?

AO12 MBF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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