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AO12 ZXU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,353 mi
Last recorded136,353 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,353 miles

o/s + n/s inner and outer sill's damaged and corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 136,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s + n/s inner and outer sill's damaged and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,678 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes split and have movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres severely cracked and perished to MOT limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,398 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,081 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear around edges slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,971 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,971 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,116 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,852 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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AO12 ZXU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 ZXU registered?

AO12 ZXU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AO12 ZXU safe to buy?

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