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EF12 KFW

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,697 mi
Last recorded161,697 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 161,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,340 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 151,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,800 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 121,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 103,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,780 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 87,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sleeve weak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,923 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,752 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 45,685 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 45,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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 KFW is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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