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DE12 SRZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,664 mi
Last recorded138,664 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 138,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 129,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2025 129,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 120,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,976 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 86,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 41,560 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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DE12 SRZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 DE12 SRZ, 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 DE12 SRZ registered?

DE12 SRZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is DE12 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 SRZ 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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