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GV12 GXP

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,986 mi
Last recorded124,986 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GXP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake at maximum 30% limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 124,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake at maximum 30% limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,658 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 119,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 108,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and Cracked Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,541 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,268 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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GV12 GXP is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV12 GXP, 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 GV12 GXP registered?

GV12 GXP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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