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DK12 SYE

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 61,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing every tread groove perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear large nail in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,210 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 48,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle clamp corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,734 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,786 miles

Nearside Front 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 SYE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

DK12 SYE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DK12 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 SYE 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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