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VK12 SVL

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,891 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 72,357 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 72,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,191 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SVL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK12 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

VK12 SVL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is VK12 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 SVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK12 SVL have outstanding finance?

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