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VE12 EFD

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 174,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 162,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 118,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 116,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 105,615 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 105,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,692 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2015 70,692 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

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 EFD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE12 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

VE12 EFD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is VE12 EFD safe to buy?

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