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N99 SHU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,039 mi
Last recorded160,039 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 SHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 160,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 160,039 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 147,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 147,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,469 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 133,469 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,458 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavily on edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,346 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2017 43,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 143,281 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 33,507 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,875 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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N99 SHU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N99 SHU, 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 N99 SHU registered?

N99 SHU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is N99 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 SHU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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