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AK12 GWG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 113,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,810 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 102,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 30% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,420 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 88,416 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 74,997 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 74,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 53,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,398 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,489 miles

Both front tyres tiny splitsin no cords visible and less than 20mm in length at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,489 miles

Both front tyres tiny splitsin no cords visible and less than 20mm in length at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GWG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

AK12 GWG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is AK12 GWG safe to buy?

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