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AV12 FNA

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,614 mi
Last recorded128,614 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 128,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 100,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 100,688 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 89,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 89,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 78,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,874 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Advise both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre stepping inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,875 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Advise both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre stepping inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,632 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,494 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV12 FNA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AV12 FNA, 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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AV12 FNA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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