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E23 LMW

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 LMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026
Pass 4 May 2026 99,554 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 143,688 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Screen wash leaking but screen wash still works fine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has a large hole. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears show white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Screen wash leaking but screen wash still works fine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 90,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 124,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,184 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,760 miles

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))

Nearside front rear inner wishbone arm bushes

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

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

front rear inner wishbone arm bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,125 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outersidewall

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,751 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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E23 LMW is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 E23 LMW, 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 E23 LMW registered?

E23 LMW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is E23 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 LMW shows 29 tests with a 93.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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