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RO12 DWG

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,817 mi
Last recorded176,817 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 DWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 176,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 164,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,333 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 151,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear cant see inner pads

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,352 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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RO12 DWG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RO12 DWG, 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 RO12 DWG registered?

RO12 DWG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RO12 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 DWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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