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VN12 GWF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 87,067 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 87,060 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,670 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,307 miles

All 4X tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,423 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,423 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,806 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 GWF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN12 GWF, 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 VN12 GWF registered?

VN12 GWF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is VN12 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 GWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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