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2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,502 mi
Last recorded158,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 158,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked,advise (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt,advise (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 158,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked,advise (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt,advise (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 136,339 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r disc's worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 136,352 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f and O/s/f lower rear suspension arm inside bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r disc's worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 121,573 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf,nsr,osr discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt,advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 121,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf,nsr,osr discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front DRL not working,advise

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt,advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 104,266 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf,nsr,osr discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt,advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 104,265 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf,nsr,osr discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt,advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 88,637 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt burring on edge,advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 6 May 2022 88,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf and nsf wiper rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver belt burring on edge,advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 24 Apr 2021 77,166 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 23 Apr 2021 77,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,026 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 5 Jun 2019 56,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 25 May 2018 45,562 miles

No Emissions printout due to no readings detected on meter

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,951 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 ZPO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZPO, 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 FY12 ZPO registered?

FY12 ZPO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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