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ESR 11

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,832 mi
Last recorded152,832 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESR 11
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 152,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3.5mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 152,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3.5mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 142,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect replace bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 120,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower grill missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low not urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 120,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower grill missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low not urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,060 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 80,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 80,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,879 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 59,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to rear of vehicle being fully loaded

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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ESR 11 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 ESR 11, 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 ESR 11 registered?

ESR 11 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is ESR 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESR 11 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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