CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE12 PZC

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 PZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 86,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,215 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 83,215 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 13 Oct 2023 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/50 17

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,893 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

engine & underbody covers fitted

engine service light is on

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,142 miles

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

The service light is on

Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,142 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 17, Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

The service light is on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,515 miles

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

serevice indicator on

smoke test too clean

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,501 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 52,493 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2017 47,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,277 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE12 PZC 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 80%.

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 RE12 PZC, 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

How do I check the history of RE12 PZC?

You can check the full history of RE12 PZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE12 PZC registered?

RE12 PZC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is RE12 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 PZC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE12 PZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE12 PZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.