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RO12 XTR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,281 mi
Last recorded131,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XTR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 131,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower section of coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 124,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 110,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9 mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 101,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,734 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to see some components

Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,542 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 76,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering rack end to track rod end locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,113 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 70,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,079 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,995 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 XTR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

RO12 XTR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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