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RE12 VTO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 138,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 138,564 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,584 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 126,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 117,133 miles

DMF noisy

Dash service light on.

Fail 17 Jan 2024 117,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

DMF noisy

Dash service light on.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,122 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage/Chip in zone (A) larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,522 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 82,209 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,536 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 57,217 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside front tyre below 3mm

winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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RE12 VTO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTO, 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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RE12 VTO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is RE12 VTO safe to buy?

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