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ML12 OMJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,543 mi
Last recorded208,543 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 208,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 208,542 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front sleeve clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 197,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 197,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,473 miles

Coolant leak header tank below minimum ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 166,396 miles

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

Nearside Front floor under tray loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 166,396 miles

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

Nearside Front floor under tray loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,646 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 155,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,590 miles

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

Offside under tray missing

Fail 6 Jun 2018 143,589 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside under tray missing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ML12 OMJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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