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S23 EFX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

190,596 mi
Last recorded190,596 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 EFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 190,596 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 186,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 181,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 177,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 172,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 169,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 165,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 161,892 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 May 2018 150,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2017 135,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 100,900 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2015 100,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

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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S23 EFX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 S23 EFX, 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 S23 EFX registered?

S23 EFX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2012.

Is S23 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 EFX 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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