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RL55 MMM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260,977 mi
Last recorded260,977 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 MMM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 260,977 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 260,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 238,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2024 204,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 187,724 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 146,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,704 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,702 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,271 miles

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,881 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 87,881 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,409 miles

Nail in Nearside rear Tyre

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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RL55 MMM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL55 MMM, 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 RL55 MMM registered?

RL55 MMM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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