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OE12 PZJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,313 mi
Last recorded214,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 PZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 214,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 196,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 196,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 178,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 159,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 139,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 139,249 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2020 124,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,703 miles

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

emissions not recorded to clean

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,002 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn outer edge

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,495 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

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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OE12 PZJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE12 PZJ, 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 OE12 PZJ registered?

OE12 PZJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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