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VA12 GOH

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 GOH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens slightly pitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge and central tread bands between 1.6mm and 2.0mm in places[CHANGE ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage to font bumper/grill and light unit

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3-4mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside outer edges of tyres cracking[would recommend changing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust pipe joiner corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,700 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears split on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,550 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

nearside and offside front upper arm bush deteriorated

offside front tyrew cracked and slight wear on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,973 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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VA12 GOH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VA12 GOH, 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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VA12 GOH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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