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AYZ 4

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 4
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 89,875 miles

Cover Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,380 miles

under-trays cover sheet fitted some obscuring componentds

Fail 7 Sep 2023 80,380 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under-trays cover sheet fitted some obscuring componentds

Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,461 miles

Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,573 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 56,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 53,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,010 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 35,524 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 29,752 miles

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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AYZ 4 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AYZ 4, 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 AYZ 4 registered?

AYZ 4 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 June 2012.

Is AYZ 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 4 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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