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KW12 AXU

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,290 mi
Last recorded84,290 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 AXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 84,290 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 84,290 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 77,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 77,199 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 67,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 59,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake slow in operation compared to offside rear.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 59,497 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Double clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake slow in operation compared to offside rear.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,427 miles

Central Centre Exhaust Clamp Partially Broken

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KW12 AXU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KW12 AXU, 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 KW12 AXU registered?

KW12 AXU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KW12 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 AXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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