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MF12 RWZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,783 mi
Last recorded188,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 RWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 188,783 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 188,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 179,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 172,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 172,546 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 30% fluctuation recorded. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm: Bush at base of strut assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 161,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded, biased to nearside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 161,784 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damage to the plate surface has left figures without the necessary margin of 11mm. (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded, biased to nearside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 150,656 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 150,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, bush at base of strut mount is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, large inner bush ripped. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, bush at base of strut mount is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, large inner bush ripped. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve and clamps heavily corroded, but secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,985 miles

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

Offside rear brake weathershield/backing plate is loose and rubbing on the brake disc. Risk of fouling and being trapped in the rotating assembly.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,806 miles

Both sides front upper suspension arms, (all 4) inner bushes starting to crack.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,241 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 69,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RWZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

MF12 RWZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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