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KX12 XDG

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,465 mi
Last recorded197,465 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 197,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 193,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 193,122 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 187,160 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 179,857 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 162,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,185 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,638 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 105,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 83,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

nail n/s/r tyre

passed emission 0.11

rear pads low

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

nail n/s/r tyre

passed emission 0.11

rear pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front outer brake pads worn close to limits

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 XDG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XDG, 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 KX12 XDG registered?

KX12 XDG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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