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VA12 TEU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 130,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 125,705 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 125,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,022 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,895 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES PLUS OFFSIDE SAME BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES PLUS OFFSIDE SAME BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,497 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 TEU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 VA12 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

VA12 TEU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is VA12 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 TEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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