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DK12 SOJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 150,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 131,754 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (rear of two arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,517 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 103,516 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,209 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,928 miles

both front tyre little low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,235 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

more than one child seat fitted at time of test, preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily at inner shoulder

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 SOJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

Is DK12 SOJ safe to buy?

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