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SG12 ETD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 ETD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,050 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 90,431 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,711 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,406 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 45,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,018 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,289 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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SG12 ETD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG12 ETD, 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 SG12 ETD registered?

SG12 ETD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SG12 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 ETD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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