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VA12 UAW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

234,203 mi
Last recorded234,203 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 234,203 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 222,156 miles

Central Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering joint has slight play in joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has slight corrosion in various places including some suspension arms

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine mounts and other components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 210,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Nov 2022 198,281 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 198,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 182,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 155,765 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,159 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

nail in tyre os/f

vehicle emissions to clean to produce a emissions report

Fail 13 Mar 2017 106,190 miles

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

both rear tyres down to 3mm

nail in tyre os/f

vehicle emissions to clean to produce a emissions report

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,000 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 UAW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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