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ST12 CUY

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 CUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025
Fail 13 Jan 2025 134,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

corrosion over rear suspension subframe

damage to front bumper

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 91,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,482 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeves corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,605 miles

all tyres perished between the tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

both center exhaust sleves badly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts at rear

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,634 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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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ST12 CUY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST12 CUY, 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 ST12 CUY registered?

ST12 CUY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ST12 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 CUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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