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ST12 GPO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,956 mi
Last recorded187,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 187,956 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 187,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 179,846 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 174,004 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and passenger front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,178 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner side

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 158,480 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,308 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,928 miles

under trays

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,951 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 GPO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST12 GPO registered?

ST12 GPO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is ST12 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 GPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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