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R29 SEA

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

130,729 mi
Last recorded130,729 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 SEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,729 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 4x (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 47,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 121,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 121,170 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 111,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 36,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,392 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 33,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,349 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 18,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,948 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,674 miles

Covers under the car

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,220 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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R29 SEA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 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 R29 SEA, 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 R29 SEA registered?

R29 SEA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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