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RE12 UEP

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,978 mi
Last recorded143,978 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 UEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 143,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 143,978 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 139,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm worn inner edges (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 Tyre on 3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 139,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to not working bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm worn inner edges (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 Tyre on 3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 133,516 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side upper arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE Both side brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and scratches zone A&B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,887 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel Difficult To Rotate

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,802 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has scratches in zone A and stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 93,673 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 15 May 2018 84,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 72,177 miles

Cuts in offside rear tyre tread.

Front brake pads appear worn.

Rear offside indicator bulb faded.

Pass 25 May 2016 59,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 45,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RE12 UEP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

RE12 UEP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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