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AP12 ACX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,421 mi
Last recorded141,421 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ACX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 141,421 miles

undertray damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2025 141,407 miles

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

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

undertray damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,504 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 130,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,822 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 117,818 miles

Exhaust system insecure center clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,489 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 114,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,731 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AP12 ACX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP12 ACX, 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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AP12 ACX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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