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SE12 WGA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,931 mi
Last recorded156,931 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 156,931 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush cracked / worn but not playing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bush cracked / worn but not playing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,837 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 111,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,678 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 23 Apr 2021 101,678 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL upper arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 May 2020 94,744 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner measured tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working. (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre worn to 2-3mm tread depth.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,907 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,268 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 WGA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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