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G8 GXN

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 148,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 136,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 139,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and perished, 4.3mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 5mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 5mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 121,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 5mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 2.8mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 5mm @centre of tread. 255/35R19 96Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 101,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,082 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 93,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 81,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 81,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,308 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,731 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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G8 GXN is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G8 GXN, 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 G8 GXN registered?

G8 GXN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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