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SH12 EPO

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,354 mi
Last recorded134,354 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 EPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 134,354 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 119,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2024 119,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear nearside door mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing drivers door mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,487 miles

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

near side front fog light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2023 111,487 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

near side front fog light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,650 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 67,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,586 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH12 EPO is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH12 EPO, 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 SH12 EPO registered?

SH12 EPO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is SH12 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 EPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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