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AV12 VCA

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,354 mi
Last recorded93,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 73,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ONLY JUST CONFORMS TO REQUIREMENTS (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,379 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,442 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 31,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,841 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 22,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,161 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 14,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r19 (4.1.E.1)

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 VCA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV12 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

AV12 VCA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AV12 VCA safe to buy?

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