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G17 BAK

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,530 mi
Last recorded111,530 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 BAK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 108,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,819 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,166 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 85,493 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, 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 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,284 miles

metal object in n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2018 77,283 miles

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

metal object in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2015 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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G17 BAK is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G17 BAK, 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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G17 BAK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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