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MF12 PZM

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,611 mi
Last recorded221,611 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 PZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 221,611 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 221,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Defective not attached to suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 202,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering U/Joint worn on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 202,231 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Left ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering U/Joint worn on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 192,534 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 192,533 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 176,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 144,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 112,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emisisons too clean

o/s/f tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 24 May 2018 85,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MF12 PZM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF12 PZM, 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 MF12 PZM registered?

MF12 PZM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is MF12 PZM safe to buy?

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