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FD12 VST

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 124,004 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 124,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,728 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 118,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,337 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,143 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 73,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,529 miles

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 13 May 2019 64,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 52,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 45,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FD12 VST is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FD12 VST, 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 FD12 VST registered?

FD12 VST is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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