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CP12 URV

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,034 mi
Last recorded138,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 URV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 138,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm - (245/40R18) - (DOT0123 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - (245/40R18) - (DOT0123 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 138,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm - (245/40R18) - (DOT0123 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm - (245/40R18) - (DOT0123 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,032 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 129,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,909 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure center box clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,028 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,205 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 50,205 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,285 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 URV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URV, 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 CP12 URV registered?

CP12 URV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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