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WF12 ZRA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,317 mi
Last recorded155,317 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 ZRA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 155,317 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 155,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 146,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 146,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped.

Offside Front Tyre wall damaged.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,614 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 50,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,171 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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WF12 ZRA 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 78.6%.

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 WF12 ZRA, 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 WF12 ZRA registered?

WF12 ZRA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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