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SE12 EKV

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 EKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 152,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to detatch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 152,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to detatch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 145,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 141,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,393 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 132,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded thru (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 112,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded thru (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0020 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0024 fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,403 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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SE12 EKV is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SE12 EKV, 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 SE12 EKV registered?

SE12 EKV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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The MOT history for SE12 EKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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