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ML12 OPU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,606 mi
Last recorded118,606 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 118,606 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 110,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 69,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,571 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,591 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,591 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,141 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre nailed

both rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,685 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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 OPU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML12 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

ML12 OPU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is ML12 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 OPU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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