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VO12 XOW

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 XOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,709 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,711 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,584 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 32,571 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 29,162 miles

All 4 tyre walls slight damage no cords exsposed

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,162 miles

All 4 tyre walls slight damage no cords exsposed

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VO12 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

VO12 XOW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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