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AV12 VBO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,195 mi
Last recorded117,195 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 112,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 107,969 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 107,969 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 102,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 54,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 31,226 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AV12 VBO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV12 VBO, 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 AV12 VBO registered?

AV12 VBO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AV12 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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