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EA12 FRN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,626 mi
Last recorded54,626 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,626 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

engine would not rev high enough for smoke machine to register

Fail 13 Dec 2016 54,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

engine would not rev high enough for smoke machine to register

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for smoke detector due to not being able to rev engine high enough

Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for smoke detector due to not being able to rev engine high enough

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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EA12 FRN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EA12 FRN, 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 EA12 FRN registered?

EA12 FRN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EA12 FRN safe to buy?

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