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DA12 FVJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,704 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 102,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,392 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,150 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 FVJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA12 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

DA12 FVJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DA12 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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