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X26 LEC

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,438 mi
Last recorded153,438 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 LEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 153,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

adaptive light control not working. but not effecting other lighting.

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,764 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,935 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 100,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 100,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,430 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, continental 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 245/45/18 continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer, 2mm continental 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,013 miles

E/M/L on

N/S/R tyre on 3mm - Strong advise - 245/45/18 100v

O/S/F tyre on 2mm - Strong advise - 245/45/18 100v

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

all four brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,613 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

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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X26 LEC is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X26 LEC, 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 X26 LEC registered?

X26 LEC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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