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SG12 WLC

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,276 mi
Last recorded146,276 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 146,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 139,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 127,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,633 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 118,631 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 101,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,102 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,102 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.8mm and badly worn on inside edge.....225/50/r17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,480 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 WLC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG12 WLC, 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 SG12 WLC registered?

SG12 WLC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SG12 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 WLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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