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2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SM12 AEC

SM12 AEC

2012 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 122,598 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
122,598 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 16 October 2025 at 122,598 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak of clean passes across the last five annual inspections indicates that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained to a standard that avoids immediate failure or recurring safety-related issues. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,757 miles per year. Between September 2021 and October 2025, the car covered 19,041 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage rate. A notable short gap exists between September 2022 and April 2023, where the vehicle covered only 576 miles, but the overall accumulation is not aggressive. The low annual mileage suggests the vehicle was not subjected to excessive stress, which typically preserves the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. While the digital record is remarkably clean, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components prone to wear on Audi A4 models of this era. Given the age of the vehicle, focus on the condition of rubber suspension bushes and control arms, which can perish over time regardless of mileage. Check the brake discs and calipers for signs of pitting or uneven wear despite the lack of recorded faults. Additionally, inspect for structural integrity on the subframe and mounting points, as these are common areas of concern on older Audi chassis that a clean MOT pass cannot entirely guarantee against.

SM12 AEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
  • 122,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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SM12 AEC Mileage History

  1. 08/09/2021103,557 mi
  2. 07/09/2022107,176 mi+3,619 mi
  3. 13/04/2023107,752 mi+576 mi
  4. 07/11/2024115,230 mi+7,478 mi
  5. 16/10/2025122,598 mi+7,368 mi

Average of roughly 4,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM12 AEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A4 (SM12 AEC) between September 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY