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RD04 OSA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,895 mi
Last recorded50,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 OSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,895 miles

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

covers fitted to underbody perventing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2025 44,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,421 miles

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,984 miles

covers restricting view of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2023 39,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2022 38,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,307 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,328 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damage

Under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 31,698 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,304 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside front bumper has slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,424 miles

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RD04 OSA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RD04 OSA, 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 RD04 OSA registered?

RD04 OSA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is RD04 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD04 OSA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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