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RF12 KNG

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 126,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,548 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 106,967 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear and cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear and cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,757 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2020 97,934 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked,perished and split. advise replace

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2020 97,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked,perished and split. advise replace

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,497 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 92,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,635 miles

Exhaust centre clamp sleeve corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,758 miles

Bad coolant leak from water pump

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bad coolant leak from water pump

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 KNG 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 75%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

RF12 KNG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 August 2012.

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