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RF12 SXH

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,503 mi
Last recorded177,503 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 SXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 177,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 165,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 165,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 151,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated unsecured in hanger (3.6.B.4d)

both rear abs wires unsecured in its brackets

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated unsecured in hanger (3.6.B.4d)

both rear abs wires unsecured in its brackets

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,007 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,667 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 54,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SXH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

RF12 SXH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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