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DLZ 5853

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,988 mi
Last recorded142,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 5853
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 142,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 142,988 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 124,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,622 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,261 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,381 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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DLZ 5853 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DLZ 5853, 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 DLZ 5853 registered?

DLZ 5853 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is DLZ 5853 safe to buy?

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