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DSZ 460

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,617 mi
Last recorded105,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 460
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,869 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 89,869 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,847 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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DSZ 460 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 DSZ 460, 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 DSZ 460 registered?

DSZ 460 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DSZ 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 460 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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