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SO12 GFZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,108 mi
Last recorded145,108 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 GFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 145,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 129,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 103,560 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 103,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,100 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 52,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,169 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SO12 GFZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO12 GFZ, 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 SO12 GFZ registered?

SO12 GFZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is SO12 GFZ safe to buy?

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