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RF12 PFO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 PFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,715 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire been joined and not connected to pads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,362 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,651 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,076 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Apr 2021 80,076 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions (fas not detected)

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,767 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,522 miles

Child seats fitted in rear seats. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belts or seat backs

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

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 PFO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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