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ET12 CAV

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,357 mi
Last recorded139,357 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 CAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 139,357 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shocker fits to boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 124,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable if through

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable if through

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 124,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable if through

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable if through

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 May 2025 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint dust cover Doesn't prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint dust cover Doesn't prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 116,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 95,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 90,862 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,921 miles

clean emissions test

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,239 miles

undertrays fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 59,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,294 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET12 CAV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 ET12 CAV, 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 ET12 CAV registered?

ET12 CAV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is ET12 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 CAV 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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