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RO12 MVX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,244 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 140,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,141 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 135,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,689 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,067 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 MVX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

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

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