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DF12 LME

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,295 mi
Last recorded103,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,574 miles

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

front brake discs and pads 70% worn

nearside front tyre on limit

Fail 8 Dec 2022 101,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs and pads 70% worn

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,947 miles

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

nearside front tyre 80% worn

Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre 80% worn

Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,377 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 88,324 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,540 miles

both rear tyres 70% worn

Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres 70% worn

Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,829 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,414 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 LME is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LME, 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 DF12 LME registered?

DF12 LME is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DF12 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 LME shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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