2012 Audi A4 SE TDI 2.0L Diesel · PJ12 ACU

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 16 June 2025 at 115,898 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history appears stable, showing no escalating mechanical faults. The earlier failure on 28 June 2022 at 88,884 miles listed no defects, yet the subsequent pass on 29 July 2022 at 89,460 miles also recorded clean, suggesting either a procedural rejection or an issue resolved without formal advisory. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 2012 registered car, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year across its life. The record shows a sparse early interval: after the 31 August 2019 pass at 75,677 miles, the next entry is the June 2022 fail at 88,884 miles, implying about 13,200 miles covered over nearly three years. From mid-2022 to the 2025 test, accumulation rose to around 26,400 miles in three years, a slightly quicker but unremarkable pace. Previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing, though the limited entries leave gaps in continuous verification. No recurring faults, advisories, or structural concerns appear in the MOT data, so the buyer should not infer neglected consumables from the record alone. At 14 years old and 115,898 miles, age-related wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and exhaust components remains plausible despite absent flags. A physical inspection should target underbody corrosion, subframe integrity and binding calipers, as these items can escape detection in a pass result. The unexplained 2022 failure warrants a check of the original test certificate or garage correspondence to confirm no hidden defect. Given the clean trailing tests, the Audi's mechanical history supports cautious optimism, but an independent pre-purchase examination of drivetrain and structural mounts is prudent before commitment.