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SM12 EKR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,380 mi
Last recorded135,380 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,380 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 135,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,178 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 124,178 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,254 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,976 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 EKR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM12 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

SM12 EKR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is SM12 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 EKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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