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DV12 WKC

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 WKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 143,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,894 miles

both rear tyres getting low and worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2024 119,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edge and getting low 3mm

both nearside tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,349 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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,707 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,707 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,751 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded badly

Fail 3 Jul 2017 77,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Advised to replace as pairs due to mileage and age of vehicle . (2.7.3)

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded badly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,372 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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DV12 WKC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV12 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

DV12 WKC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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