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V66 ASA

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,949 mi
Last recorded188,949 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 ASA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 188,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 181,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (bent arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (bent arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 181,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (bent arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (bent arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 179,114 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s inner tyre wearing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 179,114 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s inner tyre wearing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 176,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 159,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 150,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 142,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,282 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 132,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 88,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,472 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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V66 ASA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V66 ASA, 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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V66 ASA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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