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S72 ABR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 ABR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 98,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 122,234 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,817 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,059 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 82,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit nearly on 1.6mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 115,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake imbalance only just met

nearside front brake lags in operation

parking brake has little reserve travel

parking brake only just meets requirements, nearside low effort

power steering noisy and slightly rough

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre well worn on inside edge

Nearside parking brake slightly low effort

steering noisy and slight vibration through wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre well worn on inside edge

Nearside parking brake slightly low effort

steering noisy and slight vibration through wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,745 miles

Both nearside tyres have some cuts on the sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,284 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 8 Mar 2018 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Pass 18 May 2017 94,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 94,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,807 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 18,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,024 miles

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2015 85,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 80,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 78,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2011 60,439 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2010 46,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2010 46,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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S72 ABR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 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 S72 ABR, 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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S72 ABR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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