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FR12 JZE

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,368 mi
Last recorded101,368 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 JZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,555 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,555 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,743 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 72,743 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 48,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,179 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 25,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JZE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 FR12 JZE, 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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What year was FR12 JZE registered?

FR12 JZE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FR12 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 JZE shows 16 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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