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SB12 ACF

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,352 mi
Last recorded187,352 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 ACF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 187,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 171,700 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 171,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 162,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 155,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,997 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 150,997 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 140,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 127,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 110,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 94,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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SB12 ACF is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB12 ACF, 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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What year was SB12 ACF registered?

SB12 ACF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SB12 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 ACF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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