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V20 AME

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 AME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,969 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,473 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,618 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,618 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,261 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,502 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking between the tread

car has under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 45,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking between the tread

car has under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,136 miles

Covers Underside Prevent Full Visual Inspection

Front Pads Approx 4mm

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,708 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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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V20 AME is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V20 AME, 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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V20 AME is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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