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RV12 XFT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,555 mi
Last recorded116,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 116,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 95,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,076 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,028 miles

emissions not recorded (too clean)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XFT 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 93.3%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

RV12 XFT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is RV12 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 XFT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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