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RO12 WXL

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,366 mi
Last recorded126,366 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 WXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 126,366 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 126,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 122,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 118,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,222 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,578 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 104,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 104,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,286 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,768 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 WXL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO12 WXL registered?

RO12 WXL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 WXL safe to buy?

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