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PK12 EKJ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 EKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,328 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 103,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 95,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,573 miles

ENGINE SERVICE LAMP LIT

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

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 6 Mar 2023 82,573 miles

ENGINE SERVICE LAMP LIT

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,322 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pads look low ,would require wheel removal for further investigation

Fail 1 Mar 2022 77,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road See photos ,print out available from inspection manual . (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pads look low ,would require wheel removal for further investigation

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 71,441 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pads getting low on friction material, requires investigation

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,301 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and loose

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,145 miles

Front brake pads aprox 3/4 worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,351 miles

all 4 tyres on 3.00mm

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,359 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,116 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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PK12 EKJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK12 EKJ, 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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PK12 EKJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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