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LM12 CSU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 128,181 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both grooved and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,328 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,328 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 111,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,792 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,000 miles

under tray cover

Pass 24 Apr 2016 70,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM12 CSU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM12 CSU, 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 LM12 CSU registered?

LM12 CSU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LM12 CSU safe to buy?

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