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AK12 LKU

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

249,029 mi
Last recorded249,029 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 249,029 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 249,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 231,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 221,394 miles

ns headlamp washer stuck open

Pass 28 Jan 2022 207,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 193,814 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 193,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 185,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 165,168 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2018

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,092 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,418 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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AK12 LKU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red 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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

AK12 LKU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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