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LN12 GUG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 GUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,234 miles

oil sweat at engine area

oil sweat at transmission area

Fail 14 Jan 2026 141,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil sweat at engine area

oil sweat at transmission area

Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,169 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Offside downpipe to centre section clamp and offside tailbox bracket incomplete. Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner ill fitted. Fouling roll bar.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrub. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 139,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On limit. (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 137,361 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 135,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 133,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Fail 3 Feb 2021 133,225 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 93,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have slight cuts -cracks in the inner edge

both front tyres have slight cuts -cracks in the inner edge

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r tyre has a nail or metal object in the tread

Fail 5 May 2017 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have slight cuts -cracks in the inner edge

both front tyres have slight cuts -cracks in the inner edge

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r tyre has a nail or metal object in the tread

Pass 10 May 2016 82,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,142 miles

Front 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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LN12 GUG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN12 GUG, 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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LN12 GUG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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