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LV12 OBP

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,493 mi
Last recorded150,493 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 150,493 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,825 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,231 miles

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

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))

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 109,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up facing wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,284 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,774 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 25 Apr 2019 64,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 64,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,476 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front and rear inner brake pads getting low

Front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,956 miles

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

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front and rear inner brake pads getting low

Front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2017 41,949 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 33,926 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2015 26,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing

Fail 12 May 2015 26,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing

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 OBP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LV12 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

LV12 OBP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is LV12 OBP safe to buy?

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