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MD04 AUD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 81,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 80,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 78,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,009 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,738 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT) + bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly deformed

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MD04 AUD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD04 AUD, 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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MD04 AUD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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