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AP12 GVZ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,776 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 150,776 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,124 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,682 miles

o.s.r tyre close to legal limit-o.s.f cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 103,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 94,481 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,155 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 84,554 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2016 78,161 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,327 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,072 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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AP12 GVZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP12 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

AP12 GVZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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