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DV12 OHY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 136,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 127,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure undertay insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail inside tread

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area just within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & has gpt a nail in inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in inner sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2017 36,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in inner sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,022 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DV12 OHY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DV12 OHY, 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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What year was DV12 OHY registered?

DV12 OHY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DV12 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 OHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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