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CR05 GEF

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,792 mi
Last recorded134,792 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 GEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 134,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 134,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,459 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 83,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,858 miles

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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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CR05 GEF is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CR05 GEF, 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 CR05 GEF registered?

CR05 GEF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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