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L70 MGM

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,437 mi
Last recorded168,437 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 MGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 168,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%-30% on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays

Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,505 miles

Front BOTH SEAT MECHANISMS WORN

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 159,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH SEAT MECHANISMS WORN

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 149,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 144,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 138,218 miles

all four tyres 2/3 mm rear two very close too cord on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,198 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,406 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 100,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,718 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,365 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,322 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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L70 MGM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 L70 MGM, 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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L70 MGM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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