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RV12 USY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,132 mi
Last recorded149,132 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 USY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 149,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 145,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 140,249 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 140,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 130,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 130,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2021 112,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,685 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,265 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 USY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV12 USY, 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 USY registered?

RV12 USY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 USY safe to buy?

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