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AF12 ZBL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 126,593 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 116,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 116,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 94,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,366 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,053 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,932 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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AF12 ZBL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 AF12 ZBL, 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 AF12 ZBL registered?

AF12 ZBL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZBL safe to buy?

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