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LP12 DTX

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,819 mi
Last recorded135,819 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 135,819 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 135,818 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 122,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 115,623 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 115,623 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,376 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2022 109,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and OSR

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,798 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 66,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,735 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record reading

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,914 miles

Smoke test too clean to register on blip test

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 DTX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LP12 DTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP12 DTX?

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What year was LP12 DTX registered?

LP12 DTX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 DTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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