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RK12 VXT

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 131,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved tca inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked poorly adjusted

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

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

front footbrake readings showing slight imbalance

Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper fore and aft track control arm bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen washers poorly adjusted/partially blocked

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear inner brake pad shim shifted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper arms bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,325 miles

Both front tyres starting too wear on inner edges

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,316 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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RK12 VXT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK12 VXT, 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 RK12 VXT registered?

RK12 VXT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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