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FG12 GWC

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 131,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 131,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 122,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust join poor condition

nearside rear brake flexi poorly mounted

Fail 3 Jul 2024 122,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust join poor condition

nearside rear brake flexi poorly mounted

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,909 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 119,908 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pad warning light on

rear brake pads getting low

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible, very slight. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and suspension covers fitted.

stonechip in windscreen

vehicle undersealed.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,063 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,004 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,379 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,071 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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FG12 GWC 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 70.6%.

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 FG12 GWC, 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 FG12 GWC registered?

FG12 GWC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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