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DSZ 4900

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 4900
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 91,175 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 91,175 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,402 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high manually adjust aim down as too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R MUDFLAP LOOSE

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,320 miles

NON UNIFORM NUMBER PLATES FITTED BUT CAR ORIGINATED FROM BELFAST

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LAGGING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear MUD FLAP INSECURE

Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,398 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bent arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower straight arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 4900 is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSZ 4900, 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 4900 registered?

DSZ 4900 is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is DSZ 4900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 4900 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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