2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · AO12 GVJ
2012 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 172,372 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO12 GVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 172,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO12 GVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A4 (AO12 GVJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining pipe corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower rear arm (5.”.
AO12 GVJ Mileage History
- 03/09/2024153,732 mi
- 02/09/2025163,499 mi+9,767 mi
- 15/09/2025163,779 mi+280 mi
- 11/09/2026172,170 mi+8,391 mi
- 18/09/2026172,372 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 9,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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