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EF12 KBY

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,636 mi
Last recorded64,636 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,731 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /wearing at the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,397 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 54,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,509 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 51,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,018 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,617 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,389 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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EF12 KBY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

EF12 KBY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EF12 KBY safe to buy?

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