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VE12 XYR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,481 miles

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

Rear Tyres both heavily feathered inner edge

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Mar 2026 85,477 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyres both heavily feathered inner edge

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,066 miles

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Mar 2024 72,060 miles

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

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,737 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,538 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 54,538 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,309 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,345 miles

Emissions to low to test

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 33,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XYR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

VE12 XYR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is VE12 XYR safe to buy?

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