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GP08 PUG

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,868 mi
Last recorded183,868 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 PUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 183,868 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 183,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 178,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 169,567 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 169,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 160,150 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 147,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 139,496 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 139,496 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,189 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,888 miles

undershields fitted

undershields fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

undershields fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 108,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undershields fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,457 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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GP08 PUG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP08 PUG, 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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GP08 PUG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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