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KN12 EPF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,500 mi
Last recorded100,500 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 EPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 100,500 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 100,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (noisy) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (noisy) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (level sensor connecting rod broken) (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,861 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

Brake caliper not completely & securely mounted at time of test. POSS fault with caliper slides. Appears caliper only being held in place by retaining clip. Recommend further investigation.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside & offside. ()

Fail 19 Mar 2021 58,861 miles

Brake caliper not completely & securely mounted at time of test. POSS fault with caliper slides. Appears caliper only being held in place by retaining clip. Recommend further investigation.

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Washer bottle empty at time of test. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside & offside. ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,000 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorating

offside side repeater is damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2019 48,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorating

offside side repeater is damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,142 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 42,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder - marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EPF 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 70.6%.

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 KN12 EPF, 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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KN12 EPF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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