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RO12 GDU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,271 mi
Last recorded163,271 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 163,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 160,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 157,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 150,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,878 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 21 Mar 2020 142,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 136,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 RO12 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

RO12 GDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is RO12 GDU safe to buy?

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