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R8 GHO

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,699 mi
Last recorded194,699 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 194,699 miles

Front suspension bushes perished

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 194,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension bushes perished

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 171,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 171,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 152,567 miles

Damage n/s/f wing (near light)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,460 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,603 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 ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (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 Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are corroding and unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management Light illuminated on dashboard. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working outer (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced outer (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SatNav on screen and obstructing vision through screen swept area. (3.1 (a) (ii))

BOOT FULL !

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are corroding and unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 54,337 miles

Front brake discs inner faces are corroding and wearing.

NSR tyre is punctured

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 54,337 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces are corroding and wearing.

NSR tyre is punctured

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 39,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,681 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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R8 GHO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R8 GHO, 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 R8 GHO registered?

R8 GHO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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