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AX12 KKZ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,353 mi
Last recorded212,353 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 212,353 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

The o/s/f lower rear suspension arm inner bush is partially detached

Fail 5 Feb 2025 212,301 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt pulley badly worn

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

The o/s/f lower rear suspension arm inner bush is partially detached

Pass 20 Dec 2023 194,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 179,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 158,405 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,581 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,378 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,282 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AX12 KKZ 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 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 AX12 KKZ, 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 AX12 KKZ registered?

AX12 KKZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AX12 KKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 KKZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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