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FR12 BTX

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,044 mi
Last recorded156,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 156,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 152,689 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 143,323 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 143,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Aug 2023 133,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Aug 2022 122,713 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 122,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,504 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,630 miles

Engine revs restricted, unable to complete smoke test.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,492 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 BTX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FR12 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

Is FR12 BTX safe to buy?

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