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FG12 RVW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,717 mi
Last recorded208,717 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 208,717 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 198,201 miles

Engine and body covers

Pass 25 Nov 2022 189,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 189,471 miles

Emissions not tested Large leak under bonnet. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 178,266 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 178,266 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 169,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 154,844 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 154,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,099 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 125,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

no smoke test printout due to low emissions

Pass 10 May 2016 113,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,207 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 RVW 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 76.9%.

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 RVW, 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 FG12 RVW registered?

FG12 RVW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FG12 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 RVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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