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ST12 EEF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,554 mi
Last recorded140,554 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 EEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 140,554 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 140,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2553519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,707 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 95,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,115 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge.2553519. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 59,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Object in tyre. ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge.2553519. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,482 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,968 miles

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

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

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

brake pads warning lamp on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,496 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,531 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 32,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,324 miles

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 EEF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST12 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

ST12 EEF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is ST12 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 EEF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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