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PF12 AEZ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,925 mi
Last recorded197,925 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 AEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 197,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 197,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 188,045 miles

Offside Rear flat spots forming treads on inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 188,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough noisy when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear flat spots forming treads on inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 161,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 160,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,511 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 29 Aug 2020 138,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 126,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,925 miles

zero emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,978 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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PF12 AEZ 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 76.9%.

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 PF12 AEZ, 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 PF12 AEZ registered?

PF12 AEZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is PF12 AEZ safe to buy?

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