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VA12 GOK

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,147 mi
Last recorded206,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 GOK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 206,147 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 206,130 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 182,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 165,242 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 150,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 103,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Fail 10 May 2018 103,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 83,884 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GOK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA12 GOK, 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 GOK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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