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EF12 NFA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,659 mi
Last recorded159,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 159,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 159,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 144,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 131,743 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,860 miles

front suspension bushes split and perished

front wiper smear windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2021 121,860 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front suspension bushes split and perished

front wiper smear windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 115,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge,close to showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge,close to showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 102,748 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 102,748 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 86,733 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust emissions tested and requirements met but does not register on print out

Pass 8 May 2017 65,061 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 53,925 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 43,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NFA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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