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ML12 VVS

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,197 mi
Last recorded144,197 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 144,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 130,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper control arms have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper control arms slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 113,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 97,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 91,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,518 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,515 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,479 miles

rear number plate deteriorated ,still legible

Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres very close to legal limit (2mm) also both have cuts on inner sidewalls but not deep enough for RfR, customer advised to replace

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 VVS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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