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DE12 UHZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 137,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 110,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,758 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UHZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

DE12 UHZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DE12 UHZ safe to buy?

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