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W14 LTY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,286 mi
Last recorded154,286 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 LTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,356 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 141,356 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,287 miles

Bonnet dont stay up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And inner tyre tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fiftted stopping from inspect other items and brake pipes.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 123,287 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Bonnet dont stay up

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And inner tyre tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fiftted stopping from inspect other items and brake pipes.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,366 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 109,366 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,324 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,793 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,427 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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W14 LTY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W14 LTY, 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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W14 LTY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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