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AK12 PZS

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,062 mi
Last recorded182,062 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 182,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 175,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 151,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 151,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 140,870 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 140,870 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 129,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm inner bushes slight movement and bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm 2553519 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm inner bushes slight movement and bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm 2553519 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is split on inner wall.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,298 miles

all four tyres getting close to 2mm markers

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,985 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 PZS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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