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SM12 EKK

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,424 mi
Last recorded167,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 167,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 160,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts too tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls has cuts, not exposing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2024 160,102 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning on dash range control active, (suspect sensor or arm?) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts too tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls has cuts, not exposing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Of system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,464 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,187 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 27,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,496 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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SM12 EKK is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM12 EKK, 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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SM12 EKK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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