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FR12 BVY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2026 137,352 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 123,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2024 123,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 100,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,287 miles

Nearside Front nsf fog lamp inoprative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,087 miles

front pads starting to get low

front shock absorbers slightly leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre misshaped.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,346 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 BVY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 BVY, 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 FR12 BVY registered?

FR12 BVY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is FR12 BVY safe to buy?

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