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N5 KNC

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,143 mi
Last recorded198,143 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 KNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 198,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 191,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm edges,1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/1mm edges,2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 167,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 162,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 162,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 156,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 150,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 144,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,568 miles

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 138,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,653 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear (2.7.3)

advisory under tray and engine cover fitted

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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N5 KNC 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 84.6%.

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 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 N5 KNC, 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 N5 KNC registered?

N5 KNC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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The MOT history for N5 KNC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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