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D21 ECO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,523 mi
Last recorded172,523 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 ECO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 172,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2025 166,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 166,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,681 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,351 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 108,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,628 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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D21 ECO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D21 ECO, 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 D21 ECO registered?

D21 ECO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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