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RV12 AYB

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 AYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,878 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,414 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,381 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 74,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

centre exhaust joining sleeve badly corroded but still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 35,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,388 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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RV12 AYB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RV12 AYB, 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 RV12 AYB registered?

RV12 AYB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RV12 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 AYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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