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VK12 OWU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 OWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 142,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 130,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 120,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,547 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve fractured

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,782 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK12 OWU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 VK12 OWU, 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 VK12 OWU registered?

VK12 OWU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is VK12 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 OWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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