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RS04 PRN

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS04 PRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 95,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 78,400 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,778 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 74,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ns and os front top suspension arms perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,012 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front and rear brake discs rusty and scored and lipping

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,097 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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RS04 PRN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RS04 PRN, 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 RS04 PRN registered?

RS04 PRN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is RS04 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS04 PRN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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