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GU12 LFA

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,047 mi
Last recorded180,047 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 LFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 180,047 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 163,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 153,926 miles

Central exhaust clamp faulty

Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 141,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 141,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 127,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,861 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded, only one band holding the centre system up.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre treads cracking and wearing on outer edges

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 70,020 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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GU12 LFA is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GU12 LFA, 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 GU12 LFA registered?

GU12 LFA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GU12 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 LFA 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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