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VK12 XVX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,461 mi
Last recorded74,461 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,461 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,853 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 38,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 27,608 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,079 miles

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)

x4 tyres have outer wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,681 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,624 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

Both fronts and nearside rear tyres are slightly perished

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 XVX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XVX, 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

How do I check the history of VK12 XVX?

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What year was VK12 XVX registered?

VK12 XVX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is VK12 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 XVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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