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DR59 EWY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,172 mi
Last recorded165,172 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR59 EWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 165,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,723 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 30 Apr 2024 156,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 21 Apr 2023 152,052 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,467 miles

Rear Rear lights tinted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 147,467 miles

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

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

Rear Rear lights tinted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 140,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,604 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 110,222 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 110,220 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,731 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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DR59 EWY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DR59 EWY, 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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DR59 EWY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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