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AO12 UCU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

321,058 mi
Last recorded321,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 321,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 311,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 298,005 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 298,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 283,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 269,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 269,658 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 260,687 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 260,686 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 236,582 miles

Bonnet damaged

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

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

Oil pressure/level warning lamp illuminated. Oil level not topped up due to no dipstick present. Possible sensor failure

Pass 21 May 2019 211,238 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 211,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 176,883 miles

advise damage osf bonnet

Pass 18 May 2017 134,657 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 134,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate insecure

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 UCU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO12 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

AO12 UCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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