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AX12 KFF

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,837 mi
Last recorded156,837 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 156,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2026 156,691 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,939 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 142,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,949 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 113,572 miles

rear brakes 90% worn

Fail 13 Mar 2023 113,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn to limit

rear brakes 90% worn

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,576 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,576 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,238 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,710 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 KFF is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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