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GV12 CCZ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,598 mi
Last recorded225,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 CCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 225,598 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 204,156 miles

both front lower rear shock bushes poor condition

o/s front wing damaged

o/s front wing mirror damaged

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 11 Nov 2024 204,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower rear shock bushes poor condition

o/s front wing damaged

o/s front wing mirror damaged

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 13 Nov 2023 185,143 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2023 185,143 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mascots hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2022 171,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears & n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

no emissions peak detected

Fail 11 Aug 2022 171,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears & n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

no emissions peak detected

Pass 10 Aug 2021 147,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 133,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve/ clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers leaving windscreen smeared

Fail 6 Aug 2020 133,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve/ clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers leaving windscreen smeared

Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,843 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,802 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

nearside rear tyre cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords

under tray fitted and also damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,797 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

nearside rear tyre cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords

under tray fitted and also damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,600 miles

Nearside Front 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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GV12 CCZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 GV12 CCZ, 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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GV12 CCZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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