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AH05 ABZ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

144,308 mi
Last recorded144,308 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 ABZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 144,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 135,217 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,186 miles

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2023 130,711 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 130,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn Tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn Tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn Tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 136,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 134,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 133,021 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Wishbone link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 102,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear shock absorbers slightly weaping but not affecting damping effect

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,487 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AH05 ABZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH05 ABZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AH05 ABZ registered?

AH05 ABZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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