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FJ12 GDU

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 118,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 117,132 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil pressure low light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,278 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 109,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,951 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 103,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EPC warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,684 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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FJ12 GDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FJ12 GDU, 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 FJ12 GDU registered?

FJ12 GDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ12 GDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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