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RF12 PFD

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 PFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower curved arm bush split and weeping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 84,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,584 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 76,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,496 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 74,496 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,790 miles

Under trays covering most of underside, unable to inspect components

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RF12 PFD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 RF12 PFD, 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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RF12 PFD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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