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DN12 VWW

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,949 mi
Last recorded142,949 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 142,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 140,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 cracking/perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 cracking/perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,297 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,119 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

engine, under and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 98,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres out of shape

engine, under and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,085 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,012 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,388 miles

too clean for emissions test

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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DN12 VWW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN12 VWW, 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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DN12 VWW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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