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DL12 MME

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,170 mi
Last recorded126,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level at minimum.

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 126,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level at minimum.

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,313 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 109,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple chips/cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,690 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,690 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,340 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 34,790 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,206 miles

Crack in nearside inner tail lamp but does not effect the light output

Cracks in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cracks in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cuts in offside rear tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,510 miles

Cracks in nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cracks in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cracks in offside front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Cuts in offside tyre not deep enough to rech ply or cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

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 MME is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MME, 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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DL12 MME is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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