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DK12 SKJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,882 mi
Last recorded165,882 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 165,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Bump stop split

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 146,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2020 135,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,286 miles

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

Offside Front Small cut in tyre wall

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,847 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 106,847 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,327 miles

Nearside Front door mirror backing loose

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 61,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front door mirror backing loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

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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DK12 SKJ 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 75%.

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 DK12 SKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 SKJ registered?

DK12 SKJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 SKJ safe to buy?

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