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X3 ETY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 ETY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 185,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,571 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 178,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 104,569 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 144,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,587 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 127,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,738 miles

no printout was produced due to low emissions

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,494 miles

Rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 91,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,382 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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X3 ETY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X3 ETY, 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 X3 ETY registered?

X3 ETY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is X3 ETY safe to buy?

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