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KM12 ESG

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,976 mi
Last recorded160,976 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 160,976 miles

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

Fail 5 Dec 2025 160,976 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

Pass 6 Dec 2024 150,715 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 150,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 141,124 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 141,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in shoulder unrepairable ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 1.8MM ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS/PLY SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS/PLY SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust/sleeve slightly loose

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,675 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,908 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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KM12 ESG is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KM12 ESG, 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 KM12 ESG registered?

KM12 ESG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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