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LP12 SOE

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,358 mi
Last recorded187,358 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 SOE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 187,358 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 187,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 181,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2025 181,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective egr pipe split and leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 156,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,314 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2022 148,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,983 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 138,981 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 122,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,891 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 98,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 67,166 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 SOE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LP12 SOE, 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 LP12 SOE registered?

LP12 SOE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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