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LV12 OTD

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,819 mi
Last recorded144,819 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OTD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 144,819 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 144,819 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 137,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 137,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 128,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 128,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 120,041 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,687 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,461 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 OTD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 LV12 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV12 OTD registered?

LV12 OTD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LV12 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 OTD 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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