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DA12 KRO

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 KRO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 117,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 110,703 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 110,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,462 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR + OSR ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,282 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 KRO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

DA12 KRO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is DA12 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 KRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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