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WL12 AXR

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 94,656 miles

Central exhaust clamp heavily corroded and split but not currently resulting in being insecure

Pass 19 May 2025 88,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,173 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,128 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing screen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,417 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,123 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 51,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,974 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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WL12 AXR is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WL12 AXR, 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 WL12 AXR registered?

WL12 AXR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WL12 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 AXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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