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W111 COG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

157,786 mi
Last recorded157,786 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 COG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 157,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 151,708 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 54,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 145,676 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,437 miles

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 16 Jul 2020 34,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 34,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,107 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,051 miles

all 4 tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,411 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 91,928 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 25,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,659 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,383 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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W111 COG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 W111 COG, 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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W111 COG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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