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DE12 FFV

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,955 mi
Last recorded154,955 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 154,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 144,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 136,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,228 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,112 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,843 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,392 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FFV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

DE12 FFV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is DE12 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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