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VE12 AET

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,381 mi
Last recorded204,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 AET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 204,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 183,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 163,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 87,878 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 87,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,164 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,044 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm advise replacing ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacing soon (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,028 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,028 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VE12 AET is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE12 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 AET registered?

VE12 AET is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VE12 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 AET shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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