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DA12 UGL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,992 mi
Last recorded187,992 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 187,992 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door hinge has slight play

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 169,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 153,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 131,908 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 126,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 105,148 miles

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED INNER WALL

NO EMISSION DETECTED

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ALL COMPONENTS.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,056 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

emissions zero readings

Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

emissions zero readings

Pass 28 May 2016 69,795 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,462 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 UGL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

DA12 UGL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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