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AV12 WBY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 135,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2025 126,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevents the inspection of certain items

Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,098 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls perished/tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished/cracks/worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,080 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke test

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2017 56,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 36,563 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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AV12 WBY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 WBY registered?

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

Is AV12 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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