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EF12 RZG

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,750 mi
Last recorded238,750 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 238,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp loose

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 228,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm showing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm showing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 212,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 193,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 193,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 r17 98y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 173,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,295 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid miss screen (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,528 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,528 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,204 miles

nsr tyre slighty worn uneven and has 2 nails

Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,460 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nsr tyre slighty worn uneven and has 2 nails

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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EF12 RZG is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF12 RZG, 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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EF12 RZG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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