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AK12 DWL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,003 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 132,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 125,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 122,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,627 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 100,242 miles

Abnormal noise from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,646 miles

Both front shocker weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AK12 DWL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK12 DWL, 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 AK12 DWL registered?

AK12 DWL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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