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W27 RSH

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW27 RSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day running light inop [n/a for this year]

Pass 11 Sep 2024 118,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 118,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm bush but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,062 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,428 miles

Underbody covers

Fail 2 May 2019 65,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in sidewall if it comes out will cause rapid deflation ()

Pass 4 May 2018 52,810 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 52,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front washer inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,934 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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W27 RSH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W27 RSH, 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 W27 RSH registered?

W27 RSH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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