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ST12 XFW

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,994 mi
Last recorded106,994 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 106,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 99,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer not sitting correctly burningmelting bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer not sitting correctly burningmelting bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,342 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2021 50,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,450 miles

Driver door damaged

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,010 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn and perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,868 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 20,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,698 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XFW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

ST12 XFW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is ST12 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 XFW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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