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LP12 DSE

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,230 mi
Last recorded168,230 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 168,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 162,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 154,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,709 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a lot of negative camber.

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 149,709 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has 2 bulges on outer sidewall. 225/50 17 98Y Extra load Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush splitting and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes splitting and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a lot of negative camber.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,917 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 137,917 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 131,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 111,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,004 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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LP12 DSE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP12 DSE, 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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LP12 DSE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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