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FR12 SGZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,531 mi
Last recorded77,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,531 miles

Front number plate is starting to delaminate.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,530 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to NSF dipped beam inop. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall bulging. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords at tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is starting to delaminate.

NSR tyre punctured

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,613 miles

OSF tyre inner edge is wearing.

OSR tyre inner edge is wearing.

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 74,601 miles

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

OSF tyre inner edge is wearing.

OSR tyre inner edge is wearing.

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.0mm at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall is cut but not to cords.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,505 miles

NSF tyre is punctured with a screw { REPAIRABLE }

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

OSR tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Front 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 SGZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

FR12 SGZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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