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CE12 ULX

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,397 mi
Last recorded195,397 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ULX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 195,397 miles

o/s headlamp fading

Fail 8 Sep 2025 195,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s headlamp fading

Pass 24 Sep 2024 187,067 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 255/35/19 ()

Fail 23 Sep 2024 187,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 255/35/19 ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 170,217 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 170,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 134,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,641 miles

both front tyres worn close to minimum depth

slight knock heard from n/s rear

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,545 miles

Front front washers poor operation but provide water

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tread ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear slight mishape on rear tyres inner blocks

emissions passed but to low for print

Fail 21 Sep 2019 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear curved arm inner bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front front washers poor operation but provide water

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tread ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear slight mishape on rear tyres inner blocks

emissions passed but to low for print

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake pads are close to limit of 1.5mm (on 3mm)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Washer Flap Temporary Stays Open

Rear Both Rear Tyres Perished- Advise Replacment Soon

Fail 7 Mar 2017 67,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on inner and outer shoulders, advise replacement soon.

Nearside headlight washer flap remains open after operation.

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner and outer shoulders, advise replacement soon.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,806 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in treads.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to perish in treads.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre is very low on pressure.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,161 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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CE12 ULX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE12 ULX, 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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CE12 ULX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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