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AK12 MTE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 117,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,672 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 87,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,276 miles

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

exhaust emissions very low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,671 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust emissions very low

Pass 3 Apr 2015 35,646 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 MTE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

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

Is AK12 MTE safe to buy?

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