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SO12 VVC

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,960 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 126,958 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device rod missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,720 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 117,718 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,211 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 108,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO12 VVC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SO12 VVC, 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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SO12 VVC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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