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AS04 GAV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,455 mi
Last recorded159,455 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 GAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 139,025 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 139,022 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,715 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 110,715 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 106,268 miles

Low emitter (no emissions print)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,858 miles

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

Engine Coolant Below Minimum

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,858 miles

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

Engine Coolant Below Minimum

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AS04 GAV 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 78.6%.

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 AS04 GAV, 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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AS04 GAV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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