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RF12 XAU

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,217 miles

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

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

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

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

belly shields/ under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2026 112,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

belly shields/ under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

belly shields/under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,997 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays/belly shields fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,431 miles

Under body shields fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 85,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under body shields fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2022 77,685 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 77,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,045 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

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 XAU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

RF12 XAU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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