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PH55 LEE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,855 mi
Last recorded154,855 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH55 LEE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 154,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 142,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement applies to both upper inner suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement applies to both upper inner suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 131,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement applies to both upper inner suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement applies to both upper inner suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 114,111 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 99,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emits low emissions

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,584 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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PH55 LEE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PH55 LEE, 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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PH55 LEE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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