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DA12 JZU

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 JZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 70,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 68,174 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,872 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 61,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,378 miles

engine covers fitted

undercarriage covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,094 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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DA12 JZU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 DA12 JZU, 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 DA12 JZU registered?

DA12 JZU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is DA12 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 JZU 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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