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WF12 WUV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,608 mi
Last recorded169,608 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 169,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 158,767 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 148,517 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 148,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 138,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged, tyre out of shape, tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 138,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged, tyre out of shape, tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 128,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,042 miles

front tyre treads low

o/s/r tyre tread low and tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,566 miles

Rear both tyres show signs of uneven wear

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,769 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,749 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WF12 WUV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF12 WUV, 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 WF12 WUV registered?

WF12 WUV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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