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DA12 FKS

2012 Audi A4

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,185 mi
Last recorded139,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,185 miles

Nearside Front DTRL out

Fail 14 Jan 2026 139,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DTRL out

Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 127,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 109,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 98,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 98,018 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 17 Aug 2020 88,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 88,854 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm, please monitor

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,545 miles

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Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,073 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on inner Edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,202 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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DA12 FKS is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA12 FKS, 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 DA12 FKS registered?

DA12 FKS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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