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KN12 EPC

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,689 mi
Last recorded169,689 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 EPC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 169,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays etc

Pass 20 Feb 2025 165,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 160,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 149,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 149,636 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,284 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2019 87,952 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,825 miles

emissions too clean

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 63,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre nailed

emissions too clean

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,445 miles

all 4 tyres are getting low and perishing

emissions are too clean for emissions machine to detect

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KN12 EPC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN12 EPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 EPC registered?

KN12 EPC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is KN12 EPC safe to buy?

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