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LX12 USO

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 USO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 123,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 110,443 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 93,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 87,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,353 miles

Emissions too clean to register reading

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 47,114 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 47,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,014 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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LX12 USO 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 68.8%.

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 LX12 USO, 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 LX12 USO registered?

LX12 USO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is LX12 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 USO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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