2012 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · M12 XAM
2012 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,245 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M12 XAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 86,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 XAM 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 (M12 XAM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
M12 XAM Mileage History
- 29/04/202380,941 mi
- 29/04/202380,942 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/202482,514 mi+1,572 mi
- 14/04/202584,678 mi+2,164 mi
- 17/04/202686,245 mi+1,567 mi
Average of roughly 1,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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