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LP12 TXA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,093 mi
Last recorded149,093 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 TXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 149,093 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os upper arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,963 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres worn between 2/2.5mm and bald on all edges

Fail 8 Oct 2025 139,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres worn between 2/2.5mm and bald on all edges

Pass 7 Oct 2024 131,363 miles

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

rear registration plate degraded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 131,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear registration plate degraded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,757 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

floor and engine covers fitted

nsr shock absorber leak

osf shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,669 miles

osr shock absorber leaking

windscreen chipped/cracked x2

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,022 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,561 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 40,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TXA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

LP12 TXA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is LP12 TXA safe to buy?

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