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FR12 BOF

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,548 mi
Last recorded204,548 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BOF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 204,548 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2026 204,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 193,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 193,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 185,123 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 185,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 175,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 148,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,902 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in the tread leaking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,825 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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FR12 BOF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 FR12 BOF, 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 FR12 BOF registered?

FR12 BOF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is FR12 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 BOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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