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DK12 SLV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 133,637 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear indicator bulb showing white

Fail 8 Jan 2026 133,437 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fractured rear subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured corroded and fractured at upper arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,430 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 92,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,590 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,485 miles

No smoke reading detected

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SLV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK12 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

DK12 SLV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is DK12 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 SLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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