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GK12 VGU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,568 mi
Last recorded166,568 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,568 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 143,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 132,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,083 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped outside of zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,540 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,319 miles

front tyres low treads on manifacturers wear indicators/Dunlop/225/50R17/94W/

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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GK12 VGU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK12 VGU, 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 GK12 VGU registered?

GK12 VGU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GK12 VGU safe to buy?

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