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AX12 GFG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,726 mi
Last recorded63,726 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 63,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 57,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 51,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,195 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,677 miles

both front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

spare wheel not in vehicle at the time of test

vehicle has plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,677 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

spare wheel not in vehicle at the time of test

vehicle has plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,617 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 GFG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

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

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