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DK12 SMX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,771 mi
Last recorded149,771 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 149,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,879 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,123 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,893 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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DK12 SMX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

Is DK12 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 SMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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