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MK12 VMF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,030 mi
Last recorded245,030 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VMF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 245,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 234,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 229,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 229,230 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 209,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 190,663 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 190,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 171,695 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 171,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 May 2018 159,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Noise from aux belt area

Fail 7 May 2018 159,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Noise from aux belt area

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 147,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 124,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

engine management light on

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 May 2016 124,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

engine management light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,886 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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MK12 VMF 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 66.7%.

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 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 MK12 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

MK12 VMF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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