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ML12 CXB

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,730 mi
Last recorded171,730 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 CXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 171,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 171,730 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 158,082 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 141,538 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 122,772 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 102,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 98,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 95,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,353 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,542 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,771 miles

o/s/f tyre on the 1.6mm tread depth markers

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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ML12 CXB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML12 CXB, 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 ML12 CXB registered?

ML12 CXB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is ML12 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 CXB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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