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DY12 MHL

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,263 mi
Last recorded137,263 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 137,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 122,889 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 116,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 116,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 110,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 44,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wearing on edges and cracks on tyre face

oil fller cap leaking fumes

Fail 23 Feb 2016 19,915 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged audi done (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged audi cam done (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wearing on edges and cracks on tyre face

oil fller cap leaking fumes

Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY12 MHL is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY12 MHL, 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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DY12 MHL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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