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KS12 OXB

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,748 mi
Last recorded161,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 OXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 161,748 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 152,384 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 152,384 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 137,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,389 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 116,345 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,022 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,636 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,076 miles

Oil leak

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 OXB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXB, 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 KS12 OXB registered?

KS12 OXB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is KS12 OXB safe to buy?

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