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MF12 ZNS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,095 mi
Last recorded148,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 148,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 130,045 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 130,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,136 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 120,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 103,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2019 94,190 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,881 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre has un even wear on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2016 59,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/r tyre has un even wear on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 43,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 6 May 2015 43,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges.

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 ZNS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

MF12 ZNS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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