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RV12 NPY

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,994 mi
Last recorded213,994 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 NPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 213,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 203,324 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 192,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 178,465 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 177,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 108,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace as soon as possible (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 97,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,589 miles

undertrays fitted floor area fully covered

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NPY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

RV12 NPY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is RV12 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 NPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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