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SD12 AZN

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,276 mi
Last recorded167,276 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 AZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 167,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, action required soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 167,254 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp self-leveling sensor on rear axle - linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Shows signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded, action required soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2025 156,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2024 154,606 miles

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the nlegal limit of 1.6mm (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2024 154,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2024 154,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2023 151,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 139,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,084 miles

Undertray fitted covering front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,669 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 99,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 90,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 53,309 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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SD12 AZN is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD12 AZN, 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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SD12 AZN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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