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DL12 UJU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 UJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 169,729 miles

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

exhaust sleve rotten and broken

Pass 19 Aug 2025 161,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 151,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,966 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,220 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 108,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour dip/main beam pink in colour. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak on offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,807 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,247 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit 245/40/18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 78,247 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure mid section clamp straps rotted through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit 245/40/18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,869 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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DL12 UJU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

DL12 UJU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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