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KX12 XAS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2025 58,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 58,733 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,280 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f pillar damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2024 53,266 miles

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

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

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f pillar damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 46,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,859 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 38,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,556 miles

Emission too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked and edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked and edge worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect 7.4 completed

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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KX12 XAS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 KX12 XAS, 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 KX12 XAS registered?

KX12 XAS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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