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SM12 EKP

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,317 mi
Last recorded159,317 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 159,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 151,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,722 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 134,391 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four upper arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 78,382 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,415 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,414 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,700 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 EKP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EKP, 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 SM12 EKP registered?

SM12 EKP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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