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VN12 GVY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,080 mi
Last recorded145,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 GVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 145,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,537 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 137,457 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 129,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 119,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 111,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,081 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,452 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,965 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,763 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 57,763 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,644 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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VN12 GVY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN12 GVY, 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 VN12 GVY registered?

VN12 GVY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is VN12 GVY safe to buy?

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