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M21 DKA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,913 mi
Last recorded124,913 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 DKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 124,913 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 124,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,735 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,513 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 100,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 85,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 85,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 39,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to cracked and perish

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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M21 DKA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M21 DKA, 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 M21 DKA registered?

M21 DKA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is M21 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 DKA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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