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RE12 XZV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

214,512 mi
Last recorded214,512 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 214,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 206,232 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 198,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 187,641 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,141 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 167,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 161,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 157,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,489 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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RE12 XZV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RE12 XZV, 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 RE12 XZV registered?

RE12 XZV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is RE12 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 XZV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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