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V5 TGD

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,772 mi
Last recorded137,772 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 TGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,229 miles

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 19 Jan 2023 114,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 114,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very worn edges. cut on inside edge to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 95,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 89,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 83,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 74,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 63,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,868 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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V5 TGD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V5 TGD, 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 V5 TGD registered?

V5 TGD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is V5 TGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 TGD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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