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RF12 SXR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,249 mi
Last recorded167,249 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 167,249 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2026 167,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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 Oct 2025 162,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 145,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 138,336 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 138,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,284 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s

emissions too low to be measured by testing equipment

Fail 10 Oct 2019 108,187 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s approaching legal limit and heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too low to be measured by testing equipment

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,564 miles

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 SXR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

RF12 SXR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is RF12 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 SXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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