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AP12 DCZ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 141,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,590 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 97y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 97y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 97y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,892 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,772 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AP12 DCZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP12 DCZ, 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 AP12 DCZ registered?

AP12 DCZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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