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SO12 XNH

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,299 miles

Undertray not fully secure engine under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 78,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,896 miles

eml on dash

Pass 13 May 2017 48,904 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 37,012 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 97y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 25,152 miles

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)

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 XNH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNH, 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 SO12 XNH registered?

SO12 XNH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is SO12 XNH safe to buy?

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