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SY12 TVM

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 TVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 142,925 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 142,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 131,232 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,790 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.74mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 59,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 TVM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY12 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

SY12 TVM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is SY12 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 TVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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