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ML12 UUP

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,916 mi
Last recorded160,916 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 UUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 160,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,154 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2024 155,928 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 155,833 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,877 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 153,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 136,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,369 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 106,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UUP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 UUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML12 UUP?

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What year was ML12 UUP registered?

ML12 UUP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ML12 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 UUP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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