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RF12 AXA

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 AXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven brake pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2025 106,823 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 106,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 100,152 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cuts no cords showing +scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight scrubbing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted all under side

Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,599 miles

cam belt due replacement ?

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut in o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,684 miles

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

small cut in o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,397 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 61,373 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,838 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,609 miles

slight seepage from o/s front shocker

Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,757 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm.

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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RF12 AXA is a 2012 Audi A4 in White 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 RF12 AXA, 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 RF12 AXA registered?

RF12 AXA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is RF12 AXA safe to buy?

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