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DE12 FBX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,844 mi
Last recorded118,844 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 91,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 79,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,417 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 46,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine running to clean to obtain emissions reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,771 miles

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted:

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,821 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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DE12 FBX 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 DE12 FBX, 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 DE12 FBX registered?

DE12 FBX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is DE12 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FBX 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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