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ML12 UMG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,239 mi
Last recorded163,239 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 163,239 miles

Front under tray fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 151,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2024 151,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 137,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge recommend replacing soon close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,235 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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ML12 UMG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 ML12 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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