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ET12 VHH

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,105 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,488 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 VHH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 VHH registered?

ET12 VHH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is ET12 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VHH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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