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PE12 VUG

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,120 mi
Last recorded157,120 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 157,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 148,395 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 138,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 132,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 129,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 122,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge.. ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 165,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,751 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE12 VUG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PE12 VUG, 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 PE12 VUG registered?

PE12 VUG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PE12 VUG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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