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FR12 BZV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 132,303 miles

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 132,302 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 118,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward lower arms, centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back shield insecure and fowling disc

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most upper arm body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured - Nail in centre of tread ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm - large body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall - bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward lower arms, centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back shield insecure and fowling disc

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most upper arm body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured - Nail in centre of tread ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 102,768 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,609 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm inner bush is starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm inner mounting bush is starting to leak oil since original test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm bush is starting to deteriorate and crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer cv gaitor is starting to weap grease

Rear Both rear brake calipers are starting to corrode badly.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 81,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc outer face excessively corroded, pitted and unevenly worn. Disc has been running hot with slight bind. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake performance fluctuating due to disc corrosion. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm inner bush is starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm bush is starting to deteriorate and crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer cv gaitor is starting to weap grease

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake calipers are starting to corrode badly.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are starting to wear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,067 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers are starting to split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm inner mounting bush is starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,745 miles

NSR tyre punctured.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and tyre is worn outer edge almost to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and tyre is worn outer edge almost to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,060 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,752 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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FR12 BZV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FR12 BZV, 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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FR12 BZV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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