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PH07 RUG

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,384 mi
Last recorded213,384 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH07 RUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 213,384 miles

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

testable items covered by under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2025 208,475 miles

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

testable items covered by under trays

Pass 21 Aug 2024 205,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 200,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 195,095 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 188,000 miles

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Breaking Up

Tread Lifting On Both Rear Tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2020 175,816 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 175,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both shocker boot covers adift

Fail 29 Jul 2019 163,129 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both shocker boot covers adift

Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre clamp corroded

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,973 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2016 129,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PH07 RUG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PH07 RUG, 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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PH07 RUG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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