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E8 SMM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests41 (29 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70.7%

Mileage

41,984 mi
Last recorded41,984 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SMM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

29 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 143,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension height actuator bracket snapping off

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 38,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 141,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 37,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,660 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (original ones). (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 139,635 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on the large end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (original ones). (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 36,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 137,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bottom nut looks loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,158 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 137,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O2 sensors cut off

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 134,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlight image fuzzy

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlight image fuzzy

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 34,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 131,966 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 131,785 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,441 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

ns track rod end slight play

offside steering rack boot poor

wipers poor

Fail 21 Jun 2019 126,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

ns track rod end slight play

offside steering rack boot poor

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 124,736 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 124,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 24,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,949 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,458 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,529 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 106,516 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,878 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 103,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 100,554 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 100,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,014 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 97,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,612 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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E8 SMM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.7%.

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 E8 SMM, 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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E8 SMM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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