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PX12 VBL

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,020 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Mar 2023 100,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust system securing clamps corroded and fractured

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,623 miles

Centre exhaust system securing clamps corroded and fractured

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Mar 2022 87,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust system securing clamps corroded and fractured

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,817 miles

Centre exhaust securing clamps fractured

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 47,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,529 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has a cut

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,821 miles

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

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

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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PX12 VBL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX12 VBL, 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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PX12 VBL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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