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RV12 ZDT

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,841 mi
Last recorded126,841 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ZDT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 126,841 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear cradle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component insecurely attached ride height device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear cradle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,308 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Front upper suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Apr 2025 124,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Front upper suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Apr 2024 122,503 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 122,503 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,665 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 102,665 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,252 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arm bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 79,252 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arm bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,920 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays/SillCovers.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre small cut in outer sidewall

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 ZDT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV12 ZDT, 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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RV12 ZDT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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