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DE12 EZW

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 113,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,448 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged on inner bit of the wheel

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2023 96,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,675 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 84,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,450 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

N/S/R tyre getting low on outer edge @3mm 225/50/17

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

O/S/R tyre perishing/cracking

Rev limiter fitted - emissions not tested

Service light on

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,653 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,652 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,981 miles

Brake check required as pads appear low

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,028 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Emissions no peak detected

Engine cover

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DE12 EZW 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 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 DE12 EZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 EZW registered?

DE12 EZW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is DE12 EZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 EZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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