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EF12 DLX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 99,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 94,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 71,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 67,002 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 66,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 54,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,812 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 50,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 42,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DLX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF12 DLX?

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What year was EF12 DLX registered?

EF12 DLX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is EF12 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 DLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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