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AV12 XVR

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,673 mi
Last recorded161,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 161,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,885 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 140,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 127,798 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 120,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,845 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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 XVR is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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