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AX12 AYV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 142,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 FRONT UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 142,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 FRONT UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,206 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,026 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 95,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,607 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and phone holder

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,641 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 55,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,764 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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AX12 AYV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX12 AYV, 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 AX12 AYV registered?

AX12 AYV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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