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GL12 XFD

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,097 mi
Last recorded193,097 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 193,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 184,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 174,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 164,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,764 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 126,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 82,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,512 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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GL12 XFD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL12 XFD, 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 GL12 XFD registered?

GL12 XFD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 XFD safe to buy?

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