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SV12 PHU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 PHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 149,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 142,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,353 miles

FRONT TYRWES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,544 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,220 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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SV12 PHU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV12 PHU, 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 SV12 PHU registered?

SV12 PHU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SV12 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 PHU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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