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SL12 EKD

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 EKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 118,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 77,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges and cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges and cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve snapped but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,504 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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SL12 EKD is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL12 EKD, 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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SL12 EKD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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