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KU12 RYD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,568 mi
Last recorded147,568 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 147,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 144,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm.rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 105,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and covers restricting view of components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and covers restricting view of components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,585 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,960 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 RYD 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 85.7%.

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 KU12 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

KU12 RYD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is KU12 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 RYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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