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DA12 UFZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,127 mi
Last recorded199,127 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 199,127 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve/clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 192,563 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and perished within the tread pattern

both rear tyres perished within tread pattern

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r brake pads worn thin and rear discs worn with lip

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 Feb 2024 185,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 177,942 miles

centre brake light dim

Fail 31 Jan 2023 177,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

centre brake light dim

Pass 26 Jan 2022 169,257 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit 1.6mm

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 158,832 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 158,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 150,302 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 132,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 132,494 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 114,989 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 25 May 2017 106,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 49,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

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 UFZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 UFZ, 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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DA12 UFZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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