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AV12 FNE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 182,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 177,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 162,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 147,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,750 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 133,750 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,388 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,241 miles

large undertrays obscurring view of underside of vehicle

n/sr tyre feathering inner edge

o/sr seat belt twisted

o/sr tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,690 miles

undertrays fitted restricting access to some components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,885 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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AV12 FNE 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 AV12 FNE, 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 AV12 FNE registered?

AV12 FNE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AV12 FNE safe to buy?

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