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DA12 GUW

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,238 mi
Last recorded84,238 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,238 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,078 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside heavily perishing splitting unable to see ply/cords time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,795 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-17-98Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,523 miles

both rear tyres cracking slighty

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,170 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 37,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,398 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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DA12 GUW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 GUW, 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 DA12 GUW registered?

DA12 GUW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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