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DF12 ABZ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,728 mi
Last recorded112,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ABZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2021 92,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,994 miles

vehicle too clean to trigger smoke meter

Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,994 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

vehicle too clean to trigger smoke meter

Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,222 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,056 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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DF12 ABZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF12 ABZ, 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 DF12 ABZ registered?

DF12 ABZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is DF12 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 ABZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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