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VE12 VXG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,627 mi
Last recorded143,627 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 143,627 miles

Bonnet strut no longer holds

Rear Both indicators pale

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 143,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet strut no longer holds

Rear Both indicators pale

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 137,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,932 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 131,932 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 125,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 122,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve corroded, but secure

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,568 miles

full length under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 117,185 miles

full length under trays fitted

offside front shock absorber weeping

Fail 12 Aug 2019 117,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

full length under trays fitted

offside front shock absorber weeping

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,119 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full length under trays fitted

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

Fail 15 Aug 2018 111,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full length under trays fitted

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

Pass 2 May 2017 90,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and uneven (4.1.E.1)

full length under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and uneven (4.1.E.1)

full length under trays fitted

wear offside rear shock absorber

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,279 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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VE12 VXG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE12 VXG, 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 VE12 VXG registered?

VE12 VXG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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