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RS12 RAD

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,506 mi
Last recorded175,506 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS12 RAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 175,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 175,493 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 162,409 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 162,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 150,072 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 140,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose on inner wing o/s/f

Pass 7 Apr 2022 128,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 118,028 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 118,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 112,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a slight chip/crack within zone" A"

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,493 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded/partially broken

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,221 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perishing on outer edge of tread

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread

Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perishing on outer edge of tread

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Fail 14 Nov 2016 85,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,226 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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RS12 RAD is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RS12 RAD, 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 RS12 RAD registered?

RS12 RAD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is RS12 RAD safe to buy?

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