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MT12 XMZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 94,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2026 94,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,205 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 61,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,223 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2020 50,223 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2019 46,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,328 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,612 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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MT12 XMZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 MT12 XMZ, 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 MT12 XMZ registered?

MT12 XMZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is MT12 XMZ safe to buy?

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