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KM12 LDU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,630 mi
Last recorded201,630 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 LDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 201,630 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 201,630 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 194,102 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perished but prevents ingress of contaminants (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 188,460 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 183,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 178,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 176,374 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 176,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 175,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 171,002 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 171,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 161,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 142,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 142,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 124,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,289 miles

Rear pads getting low.

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 LDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LDU, 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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KM12 LDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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