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LS12 OEM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,213 mi
Last recorded158,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 OEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 158,213 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 158,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 152,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 152,667 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 146,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,030 miles

Offside Front brake ferrule wet

Fail 26 Jan 2022 136,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front brake ferrule wet

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,293 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 122,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 94,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,560 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,518 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,721 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)

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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LS12 OEM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS12 OEM, 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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LS12 OEM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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