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AV12 XWA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,875 mi
Last recorded125,875 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,875 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 125,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17,98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre`s bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,557 miles

Front Front fog`s n/w - worked switch few times like rear and started working

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 115,557 miles

Front Front fog`s n/w - worked switch few times like rear and started working

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting too smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Worked switch few times and they started working (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,993 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,986 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

fuel low

unable to check oil level

unable to detect emissions

warning light on

wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

fuel low

unable to check oil level

unable to detect emissions

warning light on

wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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