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EB52 ZZZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB52 ZZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,542 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 104,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,698 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 99,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 79,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,767 miles

Extensively covered in underbody coverings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most rubber bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 70,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking fluid down shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Extensively covered in underbody coverings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most rubber bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,956 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 61,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,259 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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EB52 ZZZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EB52 ZZZ, 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 EB52 ZZZ registered?

EB52 ZZZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is EB52 ZZZ safe to buy?

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