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DN12 XOP

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,127 mi
Last recorded151,127 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 XOP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 151,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 151,127 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 148,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 127,055 miles

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

sill + some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

slight corrosion on o/s front (area around top of chassis under front wheel arch) upper right hand side

Fail 15 Mar 2023 127,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replacement advised (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replacement advised (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

sill + some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

slight corrosion on o/s front (area around top of chassis under front wheel arch) upper right hand side

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,177 miles

some underbody covers not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,177 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuating lever not attached to suspension (4.1.5 (a))

some underbody covers not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,016 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 5 Aug 2017 53,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 40,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,263 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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DN12 XOP is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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