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AX12 GGY

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,946 mi
Last recorded167,946 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 GGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 167,946 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 167,946 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 161,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear inner edge and perishing and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 161,260 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear inner edge and perishing and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 153,719 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 143,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 131,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 121,928 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 121,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 103,783 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 63,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 63,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,276 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 GGY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GGY, 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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AX12 GGY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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