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N30 ECY

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,177 mi
Last recorded173,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 ECY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 173,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 170,578 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 169,968 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2022 164,344 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 163,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 157,740 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 157,489 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 143,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,236 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 122,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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N30 ECY is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N30 ECY, 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 N30 ECY registered?

N30 ECY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is N30 ECY safe to buy?

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