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CP12 UPX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,504 mi
Last recorded196,504 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 UPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 196,504 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer door sill covers fitted

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

Undertray covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2026 196,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer door sill covers fitted

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

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 180,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2025 180,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp self levelling defective (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp self levelling defective (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 159,511 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2024 159,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 138,875 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre tread wearing lower on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Washers require attention

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,153 miles

Washers require attention

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Fail 25 Feb 2022 122,153 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Washers require attention

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,589 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Fail 24 Feb 2021 108,589 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,043 miles

Both rear direction indicator lamps faded

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside headlamp washer defective, not returning

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,569 miles

Both front tyre treads worn to legal limit. ATT SOON

Both rear indicators lamps faded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,569 miles

Both front tyre treads worn to legal limit. ATT SOON

Both rear indicators lamps faded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs worn and lipped

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,112 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low - 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Undertrays fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low - 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,558 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,971 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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CP12 UPX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 CP12 UPX, 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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CP12 UPX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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