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VO12 ODS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,564 mi
Last recorded161,564 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ODS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 161,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 158,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 154,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 126,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 126,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre tread out of shape on inner edge

wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,133 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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VO12 ODS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VO12 ODS, 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 VO12 ODS registered?

VO12 ODS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is VO12 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 ODS 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.

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