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SH12 MKO

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,610 mi
Last recorded170,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 170,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 157,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 151,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 149,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 145,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 139,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 135,800 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 22 May 2019 132,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 128,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to undertsrays

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,782 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 105,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 MKO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH12 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

SH12 MKO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is SH12 MKO safe to buy?

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