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SF12 CEV

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,913 mi
Last recorded171,913 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 CEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 171,913 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure catch seized (3.1 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,269 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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SF12 CEV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF12 CEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF12 CEV registered?

SF12 CEV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is SF12 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 CEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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