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LT12 VAL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,855 mi
Last recorded165,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 165,855 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 161,752 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 161,745 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 158,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 155,382 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 155,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,698 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 145,635 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,662 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 131,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,984 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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LT12 VAL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 LT12 VAL, 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 LT12 VAL registered?

LT12 VAL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is LT12 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 VAL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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