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FY12 NZR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 NZR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 127,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 122,407 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 122,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 122,388 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint rubber damaged. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,693 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,277 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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FY12 NZR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY12 NZR, 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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FY12 NZR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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