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L33 TUU

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (25 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.2%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 TUU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 135,169 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 128,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 120,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,761 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,932 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 108,624 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,876 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,296 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 67,726 miles

front pads worn

n/s front shocker leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing very unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,422 miles

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

emissions too clean for printout

nearside rear seatbelt twisted but retracts ok

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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L33 TUU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.2%.

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 L33 TUU, 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 L33 TUU registered?

L33 TUU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is L33 TUU safe to buy?

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