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EF12 DME

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,968 mi
Last recorded238,968 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 238,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 232,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 229,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 220,862 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 220,862 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 210,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 199,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 172,468 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2016 138,805 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 138,802 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 101,247 miles

nearside of rear bumper sticking out caused by damage. not enough to be a danger to others

Fail 16 May 2015 101,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside of rear bumper sticking out caused by damage. not enough to be a danger to others

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 DME is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF12 DME, 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 DME registered?

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

Is EF12 DME safe to buy?

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