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XL04 RAS

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL04 RAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 93,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 91,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 76,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,289 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 29 May 2015 28,969 miles

Fuel filler cap not fitted correctly.

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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XL04 RAS is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XL04 RAS, 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 XL04 RAS registered?

XL04 RAS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is XL04 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL04 RAS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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