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KU12 RYA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,603 mi
Last recorded138,603 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 RYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 138,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,452 miles

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))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 130,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,629 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 121,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides and offside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,525 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 96,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer egde

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer egde

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,708 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,761 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear inner edge wires showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,598 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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KU12 RYA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU12 RYA, 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 KU12 RYA registered?

KU12 RYA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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