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W4 GCB

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,760 mi
Last recorded163,760 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 GCB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 163,760 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 163,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 158,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 151,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2022 137,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 122,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,649 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,766 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,766 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,337 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,337 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet

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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W4 GCB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 W4 GCB, 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 W4 GCB registered?

W4 GCB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is W4 GCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 GCB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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