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ML12 UMK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,941 mi
Last recorded156,941 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 156,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 155,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 140,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 115,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,708 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 84,928 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,806 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 43,972 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 UMK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

ML12 UMK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is ML12 UMK safe to buy?

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