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LV12 CYF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 CYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,809 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 114,025 miles

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

Fail 21 Jan 2025 114,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner shoulder. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm depth and inner shoulder worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad at 2mm depth 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

offside front tyre tread depth low 225/50/17

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 99,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,898 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,787 miles

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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LV12 CYF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV12 CYF, 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 LV12 CYF registered?

LV12 CYF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LV12 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 CYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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