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ET12 ECX

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,018 mi
Last recorded193,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 193,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2026 193,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 182,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 166,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 158,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 139,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,244 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,298 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,269 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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ET12 ECX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ET12 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

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

Is ET12 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 ECX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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