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VN12 HTO

2012 Audi Cabriolet

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Cabriolet71,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HTO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside number plate bulb slightly dim

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.9mm / stepped

Offside Front Tyre 2.8mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,311 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.9mm / stepped

Offside Front Tyre 2.8mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,187 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,653 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,420 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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VN12 HTO is a 2012 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 HTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN12 HTO registered?

VN12 HTO is a 2012 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 HTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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