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LR12 VUS

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,779 mi
Last recorded122,779 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VUS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2026 122,779 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2026 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2025 119,570 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,647 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,248 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 90,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,135 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

N/S/F tyre close to wear bars

Fail 12 Feb 2021 81,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

N/S/F tyre close to wear bars

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,472 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Plastic body trim fouling tyre.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,971 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,971 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,546 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to 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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LR12 VUS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

LR12 VUS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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