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AIW 187

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIW 187
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,020 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 73,819 miles

Registration plate incorrect Both. Incorrect spacing & no Kite mark/BS number. (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, cords and steel banding exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low. (Topped up prior to testing)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, Cords through SOON! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,455 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 67,455 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear plates. Incorrect spacing and no BS kite mark. (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 62,671 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 52,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on outer wall close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,599 miles

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

number plate spacing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,818 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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AIW 187 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AIW 187, 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 AIW 187 registered?

AIW 187 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AIW 187 safe to buy?

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