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DE12 GHB

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,030 mi
Last recorded176,030 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 GHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 176,030 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 167,737 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to nearside chassis rail

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and starting going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 155,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 144,511 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,554 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Driver's sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,559 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,234 miles

Front brake discs badly lipped Centre exhaust clamp badly corroded nsr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2019 104,234 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front brake discs badly lipped Centre exhaust clamp badly corroded nsr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,586 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger airbag turned off.

wipers poor when first used.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 46,845 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Passenger airbag turned off.

wipers poor when first used.

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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DE12 GHB 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 73.3%.

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 DE12 GHB, 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 DE12 GHB registered?

DE12 GHB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DE12 GHB safe to buy?

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