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WD05 THO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests38 (35 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate92.1%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 THO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

35 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 144,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 128,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,431 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 97,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 97,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,551 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 90,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,548 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,199 miles

Engine cover and under trays masking some items

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,485 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,049 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,239 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 64,498 miles

All four tyre's badly perished

Both rear tyre's beginning to misshape

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,564 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,177 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,748 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,437 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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WD05 THO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.1%.

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 WD05 THO, 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 WD05 THO registered?

WD05 THO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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