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VA12 PMU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,682 mi
Last recorded156,682 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 PMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 156,682 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 156,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 143,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 133,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 133,770 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low & worn badly inner - Attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,198 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,562 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp inoperative

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 100,562 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp inoperative

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,813 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,109 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PMU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PMU, 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 VA12 PMU registered?

VA12 PMU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is VA12 PMU safe to buy?

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