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RE12 OYG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 114,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,146 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 107,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,589 miles

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

knock from front suspension but no play found

Fail 19 Aug 2024 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

knock from front suspension but no play found

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,509 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 93,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\s and n\s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,635 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,043 miles

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

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,785 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,784 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o\s low and slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 70,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,984 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

front under tray broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,227 miles

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,218 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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RE12 OYG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE12 OYG, 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 RE12 OYG registered?

RE12 OYG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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