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FP12 KLJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 143,914 miles

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

undertrays restricting full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2026 143,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

undertrays restricting full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,464 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2025 134,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2024 127,783 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2024 127,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2022 115,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated looks to be leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,435 miles

Front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On limit of wear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On limit of wear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished badly on inside edge with deep cuts in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2020 88,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 ZR17 98V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 ZR17 98V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On limit of wear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On limit of wear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished badly on inside edge with deep cuts in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 49,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,391 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP12 KLJ 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 FP12 KLJ, 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 FP12 KLJ registered?

FP12 KLJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FP12 KLJ safe to buy?

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