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P31 RDB

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

108,188 mi
Last recorded108,188 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 RDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,291 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,313 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,046 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 100,264 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,490 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,420 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,631 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f upper arm inner bushes & n/s/f front upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake hose top retaining clip missing !

split not deep on inner side wall of n/s/f tyre.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 95,571 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f upper arm inner bushes & n/s/f front upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake hose top retaining clip missing !

split not deep on inner side wall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 60,862 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 85,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 78,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2018 47,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,662 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 43,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,331 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 29,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,192 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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P31 RDB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 P31 RDB, 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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P31 RDB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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