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VU12 PBV

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,494 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 64,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,978 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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VU12 PBV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 PBV, 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 VU12 PBV registered?

VU12 PBV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is VU12 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 PBV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 PBV have outstanding finance?

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