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SM12 PXS

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 108,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,528 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 106,528 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour NSR & OSR & NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,918 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front noise from brakes when rotated

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,333 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 51,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,025 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SM12 PXS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 PXS registered?

SM12 PXS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SM12 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 PXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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