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RON 949

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,083 mi
Last recorded164,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 949
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ??? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/3519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ??? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 162,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, also light damage to inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 162,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, also light damage to inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 161,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 161,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,664 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 127,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,246 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 105,924 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to inside side wall

Emissions to clean to test

Engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 20 May 2016 101,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions to clean to test

Engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to inside side wall

Under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 18 May 2015 90,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 90,269 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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RON 949 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RON 949, 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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RON 949 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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