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MK12 OWB

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,050 mi
Last recorded124,050 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 OWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,050 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 124,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 117,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,522 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,155 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,672 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,371 miles

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,445 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,860 miles

covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,016 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and floor covers fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK12 OWB is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK12 OWB, 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 MK12 OWB registered?

MK12 OWB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is MK12 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 OWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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