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SE12 MSU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,973 mi
Last recorded143,973 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 MSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 143,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 132,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,640 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 128,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,551 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 117,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,480 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen

lip on front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,342 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)

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 MSU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SE12 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

SE12 MSU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is SE12 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 MSU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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