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RIA 1707

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

78,462 mi
Last recorded78,462 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 1707
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,793 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING ON

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,807 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suface corrosion rear sub frame and floor

Fail 22 Oct 2024 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suface corrosion rear sub frame and floor

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,405 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW INNER EDGES

Fail 23 Oct 2023 102,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE TO BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose rear end

Fail 17 Oct 2022 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose rear end

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,945 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 51,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,928 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 50,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,008 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes - worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes - worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres - low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,491 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,567 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,860 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,271 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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RIA 1707 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIA 1707, 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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RIA 1707 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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