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EF12 DLN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,939 mi
Last recorded143,939 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 139,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 132,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 123,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 102,944 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 17 May 2018 89,425 miles

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 17 May 2018 89,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,726 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,232 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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EF12 DLN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF12 DLN, 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 EF12 DLN registered?

EF12 DLN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is EF12 DLN safe to buy?

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