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LF12 DGY

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,906 mi
Last recorded163,906 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 DGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 163,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 161,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 155,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 155,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 146,647 miles

Both front tyres are worn very low (2mm).

Pass 26 May 2022 134,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Damage to sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 110,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Damage to sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,747 miles

engine cover + undershields fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 58,472 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 58,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,999 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,012 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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LF12 DGY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF12 DGY, 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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LF12 DGY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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