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A4 FVU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,693 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 49,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,579 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Outer tyre outer side wall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre stepped on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,682 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 20,682 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A4 FVU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A4 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 FVU registered?

A4 FVU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is A4 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FVU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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