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RV12 TSU

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,695 mi
Last recorded61,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 TSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 61,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 52,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split badly and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads lower than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,992 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close and deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,132 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn close to wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,460 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,916 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,309 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 TSU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TSU, 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 RV12 TSU registered?

RV12 TSU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is RV12 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 TSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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