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PE12 XCL

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,136 mi
Last recorded210,136 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 210,136 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ALONG BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 28 May 2026 210,110 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ALONG BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORECTLEY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 199,314 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 199,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 188,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 176,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 174,600 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 171,513 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))

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

Fail 22 May 2021 171,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 168,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 161,350 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 154,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 146,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 146,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,041 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,041 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XCL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PE12 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

PE12 XCL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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