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G8 VWG

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,451 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 28 Jan 2021 49,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2019 37,803 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear doors child locked

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,115 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,605 miles

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

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 VWG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 G8 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

G8 VWG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is G8 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 VWG 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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