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RV12 RNZ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 RNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 117,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,905 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 103,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head lamp aim at lowest legal height

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

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

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

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 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,987 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,271 miles

offside rear tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,461 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,315 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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RV12 RNZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,698cc 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 RV12 RNZ, 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 RV12 RNZ registered?

RV12 RNZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RV12 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 RNZ 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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