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WN12 VRT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 135,645 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 125,365 miles

Front Power steering rack noisy

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 116,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 105,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush where is shocker sits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nail in n/s/front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WN12 VRT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WN12 VRT, 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 WN12 VRT registered?

WN12 VRT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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