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2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMX 1
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,086 miles

Undertray Fitted

Fail 5 May 2026 120,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray Fitted

Pass 20 May 2025 110,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,704 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))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 108,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,779 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear bodywork slight damage

under trays ,covers fitted obscure some areas and components

Pass 29 Aug 2022 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edge of treads area

Offside Rear body slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,047 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 96,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,328 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 85,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,140 miles

Nearside Front nail in tire

Nearside Front tire bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tire bald inner edge

Offside Front sun visor insecure

Offside Front tire bald inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,899 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,899 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DMX 1 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DMX 1, 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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DMX 1 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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