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VN12 ZZX

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,042 mi
Last recorded191,042 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 191,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 176,445 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 164,755 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 164,734 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,589 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 153,589 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 142,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 122,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 110,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,092 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,875 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)

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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VN12 ZZX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN12 ZZX, 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 VN12 ZZX registered?

VN12 ZZX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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