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AK12 PZO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,902 mi
Last recorded197,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PZO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 197,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 194,137 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily advised (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 187,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 187,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 167,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 158,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 158,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 133,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,068 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 107,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,035 miles

Child seat fitted in rear of vehicle seat belt not checked

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2015 68,046 miles

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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AK12 PZO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK12 PZO, 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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AK12 PZO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is AK12 PZO safe to buy?

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