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AO12 TRZ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,739 mi
Last recorded150,739 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 150,739 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 150,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,075 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak coolant leak in area of water pump - coolant reservoir level below minimum - immediate attention advised ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 111,441 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,703 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,932 miles

Offside Rear 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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AO12 TRZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 AO12 TRZ, 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 AO12 TRZ registered?

AO12 TRZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 TRZ safe to buy?

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