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FH12 SXL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,229 mi
Last recorded158,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 SXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 158,229 miles

light surface corrosion to rear underbody around rear subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2024 143,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 137,373 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 128,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,878 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,632 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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FH12 SXL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH12 SXL, 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 FH12 SXL registered?

FH12 SXL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is FH12 SXL safe to buy?

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