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DP12 PZD

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 122,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,472 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (SIDEWALL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,480 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,949 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in lower central swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,201 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 35,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DP12 PZD is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DP12 PZD, 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 DP12 PZD registered?

DP12 PZD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DP12 PZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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