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SA12 ESF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,810 mi
Last recorded145,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 145,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 145,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 134,612 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 122,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,527 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 28 Jan 2022 102,049 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 85,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,360 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 61,967 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,904 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA12 ESF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA12 ESF, 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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SA12 ESF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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