2012 AUDI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- AUDI
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 September 2026 (89 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 40,407 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Audi has 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 40,407 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring brake and tyre advisories, coupled with two unexplained failures, warrants careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,662 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories across 4 tests (Sep 2019, Sep 2022, Sep 2023, Sep 2024) indicate ongoing wear.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 tests (Sep 2019, Sep 2022, Sep 2023, Sep 2024) suggest a history of maintenance needs.
- Two unexplained failures (Sep 2024, Sep 2025) with no defect details provided in the MOT history.
- The 2012 diesel engine is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until September 2026, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 8,662 miles/year, suggesting regular use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 40,407 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 56,219 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 72,355 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 79,430 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 85,720 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 90,596 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 95,707 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 102,778 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 108,229 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 113,733 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Vehicle has been coated in underseal ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 113,733 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Vehicle has been coated in underseal ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 118,741 mi |
PRS Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 118,741 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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