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FG12 THV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,222 mi
Last recorded200,222 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 200,222 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 200,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 185,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 177,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 162,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 149,090 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 149,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 140,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 137,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,772 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 131,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,992 miles

both front tyres getting very low

Fail 20 Mar 2018 125,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting very low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorbers have a very slight misting of oil

center exhaust sleeve corroded

covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,819 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Undertray/Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front 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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FG12 THV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THV, 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 THV registered?

FG12 THV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FG12 THV safe to buy?

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