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KS12 PHY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,538 mi
Last recorded171,538 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 171,538 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 163,598 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

High level brake light partially inop, more than 50% still working

Fail 18 Nov 2024 163,598 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod broken off from main device (4.1.5 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

High level brake light partially inop, more than 50% still working

Pass 17 Nov 2023 152,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,489 miles

Offside Front centre wheel cap missing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,156 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen the other washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,220 miles

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 PHY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

KS12 PHY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is KS12 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 PHY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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