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LR12 CMO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,529 mi
Last recorded162,529 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 CMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 162,529 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 150,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 141,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 132,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 118,194 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 105,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,442 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 69,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm very low (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR12 CMO 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 81.3%.

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 LR12 CMO, 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 LR12 CMO registered?

LR12 CMO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 CMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 CMO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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