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SP12 ETK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 95,968 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 93,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 93,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer cv boot split and leaking grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust sleeve corroded and loose

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,560 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust sleeve snapped (corroded) exhaust still secure

Fail 6 Apr 2023 88,559 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight levelling sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation possible caliper seized (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

middle exhaust sleeve snapped (corroded) exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,617 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,965 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper arms inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 72,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper arms inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,619 miles

advise front tyres worn inner and outer edges

advise o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SP12 ETK 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 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 SP12 ETK, 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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SP12 ETK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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