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N17 NKM

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,475 mi
Last recorded124,475 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 NKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,833 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn to minimum tread depth of 2 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,270 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 51,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,010 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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N17 NKM is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N17 NKM, 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 N17 NKM registered?

N17 NKM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is N17 NKM safe to buy?

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