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MW12 DLZ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 109,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,953 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 96,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 on less than 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,551 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,536 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and damaged at outer sidewall

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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MW12 DLZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW12 DLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 DLZ registered?

MW12 DLZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MW12 DLZ safe to buy?

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