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MV12 BRF

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,427 mi
Last recorded162,427 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 162,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 162,427 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 148,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlights aim too high. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot clip loose, allowing grease to escape. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose. (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 134,086 miles

Front both OSF and NSF upper control arm inner bush perished

Lower undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2024 134,086 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both OSF and NSF upper control arm inner bush perished

Lower undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,395 miles

Front Undertray slightly loose

Nearside Rear Undertray slightly loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 86,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 86,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,804 miles

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside under body under tray fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

offside under body under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2018 51,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2017 42,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 May 2016 31,783 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 23,675 miles

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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MV12 BRF is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV12 BRF, 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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MV12 BRF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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