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KS12 NXY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

261,019 mi
Last recorded261,019 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 NXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 261,019 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 261,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 250,066 miles

Offside headlamp damaged

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

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2022 227,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 227,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 218,612 miles

heavy damage to o/s front wing/headlamp

Fail 5 Jan 2021 218,612 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy damage to o/s front wing/headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,263 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 179,261 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,316 miles

Few minor windscreen damages

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S and O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 100,807 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Few chips on windscreen

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both strongly advise to change (4.1.E.1)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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KS12 NXY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KS12 NXY, 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 KS12 NXY registered?

KS12 NXY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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