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RF12 MYZ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,656 mi
Last recorded194,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 MYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 194,656 miles

Engine cover + undertrays + oil leak upper

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 194,436 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside + Offside ( rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover + undertrays + oil leak upper

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 172,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside RECOMMEND replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2024 157,324 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 157,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 149,239 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,924 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 118,984 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 118,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 99,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 80,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2016 65,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 55,077 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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RF12 MYZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 RF12 MYZ, 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 RF12 MYZ registered?

RF12 MYZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is RF12 MYZ safe to buy?

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