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DK12 SZO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SZO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 96,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,033 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,787 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 80,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 76,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,557 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 70,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,731 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.1mm misshaped (advising)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,291 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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DK12 SZO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK12 SZO, 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 DK12 SZO registered?

DK12 SZO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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