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SA12 OCF

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,269 mi
Last recorded161,269 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 161,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 154,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 141,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 140,621 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

centre exhaust clamp damaged requires replacement but exhaust still secure

nuts corroded away from exhaust downpipe

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nuts corroded away from exhaust downpipe

Fail 5 Dec 2022 118,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nuts corroded away from exhaust downpipe

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 107,288 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,693 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,129 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,720 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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SA12 OCF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA12 OCF, 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 OCF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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