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LA51 NEV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,095 mi
Last recorded172,095 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 NEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 172,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 172,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 162,921 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 159,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 155,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,725 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front split badly on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 144,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 138,843 miles

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is secure

Pass 16 May 2017 131,705 miles

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

emission clean

Fail 16 May 2017 131,705 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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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LA51 NEV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LA51 NEV, 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 LA51 NEV registered?

LA51 NEV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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