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NK55 NCK

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,113 mi
Last recorded153,113 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 NCK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,113 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off secured with cable ties (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot outer pin holed - no ingress

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

Offside Front drivers sun visor insecure

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

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

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

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

backbox heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,199 miles

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

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

wiper starting to streak

Fail 11 Oct 2023 141,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

wiper starting to streak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,296 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 131,296 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall large cuts no fabric showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut no fabric showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate cable tied on

under tray loose

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,015 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,748 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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NK55 NCK 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 75%.

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 NK55 NCK, 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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NK55 NCK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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