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GK12 ZCX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

236,869 mi
Last recorded236,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ZCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 236,869 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2026 236,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 228,852 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 228,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 221,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 221,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 213,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 213,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 193,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock abs bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 168,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2020 154,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it.

emissions to clean to register.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,950 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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GK12 ZCX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK12 ZCX, 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 GK12 ZCX registered?

GK12 ZCX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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