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AV12 XVL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 130,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 127,491 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake button (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 127,491 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake button (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 120,569 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,600 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working jet (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly on both edges 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 109,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly on both edges 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,295 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,295 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,525 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 XVL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVL, 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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AV12 XVL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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