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DF12 LLV

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,824 mi
Last recorded153,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 153,824 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 153,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 151,041 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 148,632 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 138,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 138,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 133,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 133,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a repair on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has various small cuts - no cords exposed.

Offside Front Tyre bold on the inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 124,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,997 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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DF12 LLV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF12 LLV, 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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DF12 LLV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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