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GV12 VFF

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,070 mi
Last recorded169,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 VFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 155,779 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 155,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 139,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,169 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes(both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 123,169 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes(both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,365 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 111,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 99,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,728 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 65,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFF, 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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GV12 VFF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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