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DL12 MLU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,435 mi
Last recorded218,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 218,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 214,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 208,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 197,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers - underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Fail 20 Aug 2019 115,157 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers - underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,466 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 99,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracked to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,082 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DL12 MLU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DL12 MLU, 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.

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What year was DL12 MLU registered?

DL12 MLU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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