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DP12 DAR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 85,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,009 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 24 Jul 2023 73,543 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,181 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,389 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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DP12 DAR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DP12 DAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP12 DAR registered?

DP12 DAR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is DP12 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 DAR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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