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SY12 DHL

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,008 mi
Last recorded143,008 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 DHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2026 143,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 127,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,139 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017
Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,056 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire insecure.

brake pad warning light light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,194 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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SY12 DHL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY12 DHL, 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 SY12 DHL registered?

SY12 DHL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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