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FW12 BZL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,700 mi
Last recorded143,700 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 BZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,700 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,373 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 140,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,711 miles

Door card not fitted

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 133,709 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 123,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,143 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 111,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,010 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 87,844 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,196 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 63,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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FW12 BZL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FW12 BZL, 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 FW12 BZL registered?

FW12 BZL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FW12 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 BZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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