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DM53 ALM

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 ALM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 107,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,772 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,762 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,464 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all 4 tyres close to limit 255/35/19

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,553 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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DM53 ALM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DM53 ALM, 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 DM53 ALM registered?

DM53 ALM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DM53 ALM safe to buy?

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