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L12 SHF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,472 mi
Last recorded75,472 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SHF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 75,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 66,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 54,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,037 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 29,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,260 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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L12 SHF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L12 SHF, 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

How do I check the history of L12 SHF?

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What year was L12 SHF registered?

L12 SHF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is L12 SHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 SHF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L12 SHF have outstanding finance?

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