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VK12 XPM

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,663 mi
Last recorded128,663 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,663 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,545 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 120,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 150,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 147,284 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 147,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 142,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,205 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 137,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,620 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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VK12 XPM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 VK12 XPM, 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 VK12 XPM registered?

VK12 XPM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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