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RF61 GZS

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,566 mi
Last recorded153,566 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 GZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 153,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 140,508 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected flickering (4.6.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Offside windscreen washer jet not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,105 miles

Nearside rear reversing lamp & offside rear registration plate lamp flickering

Pass 14 Feb 2023 114,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 114,660 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,028 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,028 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/f wheel binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,146 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,465 miles

Rear tyres sawn toothed on the inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF61 GZS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF61 GZS, 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 RF61 GZS registered?

RF61 GZS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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