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N18 WFF

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 WFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,304 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 129,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 125,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 121,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 118,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 115,374 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 115,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 113,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 113,339 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 110,962 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 110,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,752 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,508 miles

Both rear tyre treads are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 95,508 miles

Both rear tyre treads are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,129 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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N18 WFF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N18 WFF, 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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N18 WFF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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